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Hello all,The below questions come from a landlord friend of mine I help out on occasion:Wondering if anyone out there requires paid (I use aparments.com) applications to be submitted before showings? With the plethor...
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For my long term rentals, my tenants pay me by venmo, and I have had no big issues. Its fast and easy.I have just listed a mid term rental on Furnished Finder. I see they suggest offering the tenants the option of pay...
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I used to own 4 rentals in west Texas. My property manager only charged $300 for tenant placement. I understand that I probably can't get that rate in Minneapolis, but I honestly feel that a full months rent for ten...
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Hey BP!How do you guys handle applications for your rental for couples? Do you make both of them fill out an application? I know both have to be on the lease, but the 3 reports I request cost $55 to run so I'm just fe...
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I have a tenant who destroyed the carpet in my rental property. I am unsure of how to charge for carpet damage as the carpet was not even close to new, but was in good condition. We also do not have record of when the...
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I'm thinking about buying a few properties in another state with the intent to run them as Short Term Rentals. I'd like to be as hands-off as reasonably possible, once I get them set up. Does anyone have any tips for ...
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For rental to be in same condition when rented by tenants, I will need to: touch-up paint, clean house, wash windows, clean carpet. Can ALL of this be subtracted from tenant's deposit? They left the place in great sha...
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Now that Zillow Rental Manager is going to start charging $9.99/wk per property, what is everyone planning on using? Is Zillow still the best avenue for advertising rentals?
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I am close to purchasing a turnkey property from a company and I just asked to review their PM contract and fees. In addition to 8% of rent and other miscellaneous fees, there appears to be something I find concernin...
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Hi community,Outside of the bigger pockets tools such as the rental calculator, what do you use to do that math and understand how much to charge rent and determine where you to buy real estate. I came across dealchec...