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 ...

Hey folks, We closed on our first property 30 days ago using a conventional, 25% down 30 yr loan from a local bank and have been applying to get a personal loan to potential BRRRR or flip on another property with no s...

Hi everyone!quick question about verifying a retired persons income.  He lists $5700 and states "retired".  How do I verify that?  I assume some is SS.  He's retired after 30 years at a paper mill so some may be from ...

Hello BP!  Anyone here who can give me the " how to" of credit report checks for prospective tenants? I am finally doing this on my own to avoid the high cost agent's fee. I have interested applicants for my June open...

Hi BPer, For those who have been using MySmartMoves service through BP. Do you have any issue? The MySmartMoves background check has been my go-to place for tenant screening. Unfortunately, my previous screening, the ...

- Had an open house with 18 applicants, processing 18 different applications, I charge 30.00 now. - 5 were fantastic applicants. Only ONE can obviously be selected - How do I deny? Do you guys have a Valid message I c...

Hey everyone! I have a duplex in Stow, OH that's been serving me well since 2015. I have a 30-year note on it at 4.75% - not awful, but the lower rates have me drooling.
I think I have two problems though:
1) I'm an...

Below is a letter I received from the bank I applied for 5% down conventional mortgage loan. Why they need this information and what this means to me? I have not received the form they want me to sign yet. Should I be...