I have an inspection scheduled today for a potential rental property. It's a concrete MFH that was built in 1950. I'm meeting with the inspector and will be asking several questions on standard items such as foundatio...

Quick question about record keeping. When you ladies and gents have a new appraisal done, do you keep the records of the old appraisal? Example, I had a recent appraisal done at the purchase of one of my flips and it ...

For those who find their own tenants, maybe particularly for low income units, do you include any lifestyle questions in the application or screening process? For example, info on whether they own a lawnmower, how th...

Hi Everyone,I am denying two applicants (co-applicants) that applied for one of my units.  The two applicants are not married.  I mainly communicate with one of the applicants.  After I denied them, she is asking for ...

We have been under contract on a 4 plex for a couple months. After inspection I submitted a revised purchase offer that was $45,000 less than our original agreement. The agent is representing both of us. The agent tel...

Can't get a hold of their references, claim they are employed, offer last years tax return, but when I decline and ask for a recent pay stub, I never hear from them again...I've had so many weirdo's apply recently who...

Context: I'm an investor-friendly real estate agent in Minneapolis/St. Paul.  On this deal, I was representing a moderately experienced buyer whom I have worked with twice previously in a purchase of a relatively new ...

I could really use some cumulative life experience advice this evening! I just used the MySmartMove site for tenant screening and was greeted with a tenant score of "conditional" with a FICO of 468. I have had bo...

Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I'm in a predicament regarding a duplex offer, and I'm in dire need of advice and insights from experienced investors like you.
I recently placed an offer on a duplex from the 1900s, w...