Dale Lotts
How can I prescreen tenants faster?
Hi Everyone!
I have several units and I work full time, so I work hard to automate my rental business as much as possible. So far so good!
Tenant screening is working great once the tenant moves in! Three evictions...
Brian Ploszay
What was your worst eviction?
I just got through an eviction. I won the possession order and then paid her $600 to leave, just so she wouldn't wreck the place anymore. After I got in, it was mostly tons of trash left behind. But it was so infes...
Tom King
Weather / moisture damage; temporary motel for tenant ?
Basically I am wondering if anyone has ever had something happen to a property that created an issue for the tenant to stay there until repairs were made. The unit is roughly 500 sq ft and has two adults & a ...
Jessica F.
Philadelphia property owner has died, caretaker hesitant to sell.
I am looking to purchase a property near Northeast Philadelphia. The homeowner died recently and there is only an elder (60s or 70s) live-in caretaker living at the residence. I stopped by the home to introduce myself...
Scott Trench
Should We Make Our Kids Take Finance/Business Classes?
So this is a subject that I’m very interested in and I’d love to get everyone’s opinions.What do you think about mandating Finance class for grade school children? I’m not talking about making them take it one year of...
Alexander Wardell
Inheriting tenants with A LOT of occupants.
Hello everyone, I am in the process of buying my first real estate investment property and I am hoping to gain some insight into a particular situation that I have found myself in today.A little information about the ...
Craig S.
Tenant Screening Question
Hi Guys,I am screening tenants now for one of my rental units, and as a fairly new landlord, I have a few questions.1) SPOUSE NOT ON LEASE: Someone called me recently and said they are interested in the unit, but he w...
Tony Schober
Low income tenants & evictions/felonies
Those that rent to low income tenants:
If I were to institute a policy of no prior evictions and felonies during the screening process, do you think I would eliminate my entire rental base?
What are your standards w...
Stephanie T.
Landlord or tenant at fault? Dishwasher not working (detailsbelow
Hi! New to this community but would love insight from those who have more experience (understand it is not a legal opinion, but looking for those who may have similar experiences).Our tenants recently reached out abou...
Jane S.
Tenants have no bank accounts
I have a rental i just put on the market 5/2/1 2000 sq ft. It's the first time I am encountering applicants with very low credit scores, several children, and no bank accounts. 2 divorced women, 6 kids, no alimony, ve...