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Ronesha Fisher I am very skeptical about renting to an individual
6 July 2019 | 41 replies

Hello all, So I wanted to have an open discussion of my current situation. I have multifamily unit and I am currently looking for a tenant. I have the price at a reasonable price and I came across this one female who ...

John Herte Low Credit Scores - Higher Security Deposits?
30 June 2020 | 6 replies

I have a minimum credit score requirement of 650 of all applicants, 2.5x monthly rent in documented income and positive background checks. If they don't have this score do any of you charge a higher Security Deposit ...

Steve C. rental application: cozy vs. zillow
27 May 2020 | 3 replies

Can someone share their experience accepting online rental applications with Cozy or Zillow? Or any other recommended place?I am already using Cozy for maintaining my tenant, so I am leaning towards to use Cozy. Here ...

Charlie Grady calling to verify employment/rental history
4 February 2010 | 2 replies

is there a certain protocol for calling to check an applicants employment or rental history?

what are some good questions to ask?
is there anything that is off limits?

thanks

Makan A Tabrizi Support Animal (s)
9 October 2023 | 5 replies

I have two two-bedroom apartment for rent (950 sq/ft). I just had a prospective tenant ask me if I'm OK with him having 4 support animals. These are labs at about 60 lbs per animal. Normally I accept two 2 animals if ...

Byron W. How long should I accept applications before approving someone?
2 May 2020 | 6 replies

I'm wondering how long I should leave my ad open and accepting applications before I make a final decision? If the first applicant for example, meets all of the criteria but I want to continue collecting applications ...

Jeremy Fields Collecting security deposit remotely
13 June 2020 | 4 replies

I have found lately that the number of applicants to my units has dropped significantly. For this reason, once I have someone approved, I want to send the lease for signature with a short time limit, so I can quickly ...

Ryan O'Malley Tenant Screening in NY
30 April 2020 | 5 replies

Hi BP! I just created a listing for my duplex and know that NY State Law now limits the application fee for a renter to $20. This is below what majority of the credit check sites cost (I use cozy), so I am wondering w...

Marilyn Thompson USDA Loans for Multifamily
22 February 2024 | 5 replies

Anyone out there used a USDA loan for multifamily units in rural areas? Success or not?

Mark Smith Proof of Residency/Additional Occupant
12 September 2016 | 5 replies

We're pretty certain my first floor tenant has taken an additional occupant since signing her lease (about 4-5 months after the lease began). The lease states there would be three occupants, and this would be he fourt...