I thought this might be an interesting topic. I'm talking about during pre-screening before you have run an application. Something that may not be a DQ but sets off your bad gut feeling (rightly or wrongly). I'm not r...

Newbie question here need some help. Over the last two weeks I have shown my rental to 6 different groups of people and have gotten 3 different applicants. I understand the guidelines to screening like having gross...

Hello,I would like to know what are the disadvantages of renting to someone having pets.My family loves pets but we don't have any pets.I found a prospective tenant who has a dog,What are some major disadvantages of h...

Merry Christmas BP!!My wife and I just recently closed on our first STR in Destin Florida and are now in the process of getting all of our systems set up. One of the main systems we need feedback on the most is settin...

Who's your favorite fake guru?
Oh my... this is not an easy question - so many to chose from. From the fake lifestyles, the rented yachts, private jets, Lamborghini's/ Ferrari's, and most of all the fake success. One...

Hello everyone, I am located in Colorado Springs and interested in investing in tax liens. Online it says that the redemption period is 3 years. I am wondering if anyone has had any success with tax lien investing in ...

I recently finished rehabbing my first rental property in Northwest Indiana and we're expecting security deposit by the end of the week from our first tenant.  Since this was my first project, it was a huge learning e...

Just as an FYI in case someone hasn’t seen it yet, Zillow is now accepted rent payments through their Rental Manager website. Last week they started an application service with Credit and Background checks. As of ri...

I've been loaning businesses rehab funds for their projects and was wondering if my business activity requires a licence in Oregon state.  I'm in Washington and so is the business I loan to however the projects are in...

Edit: in the title, I meant to say "Holding tenants responsible for finding new tenants if they break the lease"

I rent long-distance to good tenants who want some flexibility in the coming year. I want them to sign ...