Deborah R.
lying about dogs on application - what to do?
Hi, I'm new to managing our property ourselves. We were about to accept this couple who said they have one beagle when I checked her public facebook page. It looks very much like they have 3 dogs - a beagle, and two...
Eric Giovannucci
Using VA's for lead generation
How is everyone utilizing a VA for lead generation? I have thought of having a VA do a few hours of possible cold calling a week. Any thoughts or suggestions on using a VA to help pull some leads?
Joseph Ball
How I hire virtual assistants
How I have set up a small company, with Virtual Assistants.Here is exactly how I do it.Why do I like to work with VA’s?I enjoy the “hands-off” way this works. I assign each VA a narrow, very specific task. I don’t hav...
Thomas Sulz
Interest on a Promissory Note?
Hi All,I am looking to fund some RE investments via private financing and had some general questions I was hoping the community could give me some feedback on.Obviously, the terms around a private loan could be struct...
Tuvia Goldstein
Help a first time landlord:-)
I’m looking to rent out my first property and am trying to do it myself (without a management company). Can anybody advise me of a good tool to screen tenants and find a good template contract? I see there are service...
Abdessettar Ibourki
Background report reading
Beside the obvious cases (sex offenders, evictions), how you guys go about translating the details provided in the background report to make a decision in selecting tenants?Thanks.
Tom R.
Renters application information
My first property is currently in escrow. I am in the process of writing up applications and agreements. What kind of documentation do you require for your rental agreements?IE proof of citizenship or legal residency,...
Jorge Soto
Application fee for tenants
Hello BP community!I am buying a triplex and both tenants are staying so my question is. Do you charge a tenant an application fee when you take over the property? This is my first investment property so I am not sure...
Elias Marte
Tenants don't make income requirements but have a Guarantor
Hi! Everyone! I'm soo happy to have discovered this wonderful site! I'm a real estate agent and I'm helping managed or get good clients for my aunt. I'm somewhat an acting landlord on her behalf even though I ask her ...
Bradley Gasparovich
Tenant Screening Criteria
I am curious if there are any pre made criteria lists out there or if there are any “must haves” for tenant screening. For example, minimum 650 credit score and 3x rent for gross income. And are these criteria lists f...