I am screening renters for 2 properties for the first time. I am collecting a application fee of $40 to run background check/credit report. How do you handle multiple people under roof. Non married couples? Do I colle...

Hi all,
When someone moves in do you charge deposit plus first months rent? Or just deposit? What other fees should I be charging?

Hello all!First rental hit the market 3 days ago and I've been swamped with interest; it's a great problem to have but now I've got questions.First question is in regards to adverse action letters. Since their credit ...

Wanting to brainstorm or at least get feedback on an appropriate pet policy.My rentals are mostly in rougher neighborhoods, but far from the inner city warzones that some landlords are used to, as all my properties ar...

We had an applicants background check come back with 3 records labeled as "CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC." To my knowledge these types of violations only show on a background check if they are misdemeanors or felonies. Applicant s...

I'm looking to create passive cashflow in the near future instead of only acquiring quick cash in rei. So, I want to rehab and rent out. What are some things to screen my potential tenants for so that I will be prot...

I have a couple questions:What systems In place do you have to determine if a tenant will be a good vs bad tenant? What are must haves that you have found in good, reliable tenants?On the contrary, what qualities do y...

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I am wondering how this would work. Are there rules, particularly in Pittsburgh, PA, around what you must honor for prospective applicants if you change your rental rates and concessions? If for example you re...

I would absolutely LOVE an online tenant screener where tenants can apply online, and I get a report within 48 hours.In doing my research, I have only been able to find just one company that does a complete tenant scr...

I am screening tenants for my first rental property and have an application form created (all the typical questions) and was planning to use Smartmove for a credit & background check. A prospective tenant emailed ...