Hi, I have a couple who applied for one of my units. I have not had the best gut feeling about them from the beginning.  After running their applications (background check, credit, etc.) everything has come back satis...

Please share your opinion. I got an application. They are 6 single guys would like to rent my 4/3 SFR. 3 of them are college students and serving at a local church part time. 3 other guys also work for the church but ...

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Trying to get started with acquiring my first rental property, but am being challenged by lenders. Called one major bank and a small regional bank -- both won't prequal me bc I have a short sale from 2/11. Do...

i know with a better credit i could get a better rate on loans but is it a must when starting with real estate

We built our rentals on land in Kyle, TX that belongs to my parents - they have other rental homes on it as well - and my parents do not allow pit bulls or pit bull mixes on the property.  It's just such a risk.   I l...

I just did the first time handling the application process by myself. I was kind of nervous and excited.

During the process, I have had some questions that I never thought about.

If I received multiple application...

Long time listener, suddenly investor...
I’ve been taking care of my uncle and he is about to pass away this week.
I submitted a Quitclaim to the county recorders office, contacted mortgage company to start a loan ass...

I just rented out my first rental! I kept the application paper short and didn’t state qualifications on it. I did give verbal qualifications that were: gross income of 3x the rent and a credit score of 580. On the ap...

I have three young tenant applicants (room-mates) who each have only one previous formal tenancy.  They have otherwise lived with family. I prefer to check with two previous landlords, so I intend to call these family...

Hi everyone,I have a SFH rental in Decatur (Atlanta).  The property is in I would say a C+/B- part of town.  I have had in up for rent through my property manager for close to 2 months now (slow market).  I finally go...