I notified a potential tenant via text that their application was denied after the $35 tenant screening service revealed an active, open bankruptcy (<6 months) (as well as two prior dismissed bankruptcy filings), a...

I recently purchased a building with one bedroom apartment so am asking this question hypothetically so that I can approach it correctly if it ever comes up in my screening.
Can you reject an applicant applying for a...

I ran a background on a potential tenant and I denied their application based on information provided on the background check. They are requesting the background check, Am I required to give it to them? 

Hello everyone,
I am wondering if someone can tentatively accept a section 8 applicant based on if the program agrees to the rent being advertised. In other words, if I am asking for $2300/month and a section 8 vouch...

Do I need to tell every applicant why they're denied? Thus far I just tell applicants that don't get chosen something along the lines of "Thank you for applying, however, we have decided to move forward with a differe...

Hi just read a recent article on IBD regarding HUD looking to enforce equality among all renters - even ones with criminal records. I'm a new landlord so my experience is < 3 months of doing this. For those of you ...

Hi BP and Happy Sunday!In the process of screening tenants for my first ever rental property. I've read the BP book on manging rental properties, and other articles and such about the Fair Housing Act, and am wonderin...

I’m wondering if the IRS has anything to do with deciding who's an accredited investor or what agency does make the determination.
And if after all the work Can this be used to deny 1031 approval?
Also what % of 103...

I just finished reading "The book on Managing Rental Properties" by @Brandon Turnerand i have some questions. Its a great book and I learned a lot from it but some questions were left unanswered. Mostly about qualific...

We recently experienced a catastrophic flood at our 6-plex in Dallas, TX. We're looking for an attorney to navigate the claim process and be sure we're covered. Why?We had another flood at the property about 6 months ...