I have a single family rental, and I advertised it on Facebook. One potential renter is a highly educated social worker who was recently impacted by a COVID-19 related layoff. When she asked if unemployment was a vali...

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MHI filed the following comment letter today regarding HUD’s proposed rule on the SAFE Act.

The deadline for comments is this Friday, March 5th. Please fell fr...

I am about to have my first rental property. What are some of the tools/tips to screen for quality new tenants? Also on one of the bigger pocket episode, I heard a discussion regarding an app that allows for marketing...

I have just posted my first rental and am accepting applications. I would like help clarifying when it’s necessary to send an adverse action notice or not. If it pertains to something on a credit check this notice nee...

We have a single family house in Converse and get multiple questions about if we accept section 8 housing vouchers. We are fairly new to being landlords, so aren't really very familiar with how the program works. Also...

I am in California and have applicants putting "unemployment" as income down on their applications. Unemployment is said to have already run out. How to respond? I contacted an attorney, and even she was hesitant to g...

Is it legal to say "Sorry, We do not accept section 8"

Hello BP, My wife and I have recently bought a home with an ADU on the property. We are in the works to finally renting it out after a long remodel. We have a potential tenant who immediately wanted to apply, but has ...

I did a search about this subject and there was a post from back in 2014, but nothing recent. Worst off, there was a link with an example on how another company posted the minimum qualifications for pre-screening on t...

Can a landlord reject an applicant based on proof of income? Or does it vary by state. Lets say an applicant receives alimony, child support and social security disability, no job or work experience listed.