Hi everyone,My M2M tenant just informed me he went to court on Monday and now has to pay $476/month for child support. Rent is $450/month. He said he just wanted me to know things might get tight. I said I'm sorry to ...

I've started using the application off of BP because its so complete and thorough. Since I've been using it I have handed out a dozen or so and have only had one person fill out the entire app. . One lady was even app...

Hello I am looking for specific questions to ask landlords and employers when calling references for potential tenants. I am sure the basics are did they pay rent on time, take care of the place, what kind of worker a...

What happens if you already know the person trying to rent your unit does not qualify? Should you allow them to look at the place and filled out the application? Or can you tell them straight out that they don't quali...

New Year, New Laws: Changes to Tenant Screening in Senate Bill 291
By Brad Kraus -December 1, 2021

With the new year fast approaching, Oregon landlords must once again turn their attention to a new law affecting t...

Hi guys,
I need your advice please. I am trying to rent out one of my rentals and it is $500 per month ,  1b/1bath house.
I have a couple of tenants who I run a credit report on and here is what Ive found:
1) A Mil...

We have an apartment available, but there's about 1 in 10 applicants that ask to see it before applying. I don't want to drive all the way there just to show the apartment to someone who I'd never rent to anyway. Ho...

I see some landlords recommend searching social media about the applicant as part of tenant screening. Is this legal to make a decision based on what is found on social media about applicant? I know some websites like...

1st time landlord.  Closing on 2 properties by end of December.   Need to find tenants.   Rentec Direct does screening and lists on websites $500 per year.   Property management will do everything but wants 1st month ...

I've used SmartMove for my last 3 tenants and have had good experiences with all of them, but I'm currently trying to screen a tenant with SmartMove and 1) I can't tell if I'm still receiving a BP discount because it ...