Spencer Speckles
Reasons to apply for commercial zoning exception or variance
I have a property in the central business district (C-1). I’ve been trying to lease the building for several years and have not been successful. Here’s my problem: the available space is at street level and the permit...
Mike Oconnell
Would you rent to tenant in Chapter 13 if they pay for full year
Would you rent to a prospective tenant who is in Chapter 13 bankruptcy if they pay for full year up front?Thanks!
Jared Focks
Investment Down Payment Pre Approval Question
Hello, so my business partner and I are looking to purchase a multi-unit property. His credit history is very limited so we want to get approved without him but I can't make the full 25% down payment without his funds...
Craig Smith
Running credit?
In the past I have waived the application fee ($75.00 each person) for people that include their credit report with the application and have avoided having to run credit. Unfortunately I have someone now that can't r...
Gayle Eisner
Too Good To Be True?
I am house hacking and I am wondering about renting MY portion of the home to a married man, wife and dog that work for a construction company. I have a downstairs tenant was well that has lived here for about two mo...
Jacob Shumate
Replacing Tenant Turnover in a House Hack
Hey,
So I purchased my first SFH last year and quickly rented out 4 rooms before my 1st mortgage payment was due. I walled off the dining room creating an additional 5th bedroom turning the house to a 5bd/2.5ba and r...
Mike Pederson
Landlord dilemma - prioritizing applications
Hey experienced landlords, I am looking for some advice. I just listed my new property for rent and have gotten an overwhelming response, which is great. I thought I was already pricing at top of market. I started ...
Morgan Ward
Is my security deposit too high?
Hi I own a duplex in Baltimore city and I'm wondering if my security deposit is too high? I feel like I haven't been getting enough hits on the listing in the past month. I've sent a couple applications but no one has...
Chris Stromdahl
Seattle property rental newbie
Hello,I own rental properties in Tacoma, WA and have a system in place for objectively screening/signing qualified tenants. My neighbor is moving to NY for a couple years and would like for me to manage the rental of ...
Bob R.
Credit score policy for adult child to be put on lease?
I'm doing some rehab on an SFH that we're about to put on the market for rent.A friend of ours told us about a friend of theirs and recommended them to us. The potential tenant is currently renting a home and has be...