Clark Coffey
Screening Question - Requiring all applicants to meet min FICO
Hello all, first time poster and relatively inexperienced single unit landlord. I’m out here in California and I want to make sure everything I do on my screening process is 100% above board in every way. I’m so conce...
Juan Marino
Tenants with Pets is it worth the trouble?
Just want to know from experience, how much of a liability is to have a tenant with Pets, specifically two dogs? Is it worth the trouble? Is it actually a bad thing? The house I'm planning to rent has mostly carpet, w...
Johanna Silva
Lead Paint Test and Potential Remediation
We're closing on our first property in December. We are in MA. The house was built in 1900. The windows have been replaced.
Do we do the lead paint test? And, if so, if it's a yes, what are our options?
Thanks f...
Allan A Ramirez
Calculating Expenses For Rental Properties
Hello, I have a question about when expenses are paid by the investor and when expenses are paid by the tenants. Expenses such as water, sewer, garbage, gas, electricity, lawn care, etc. What governs over who is respo...
Lacey A.
List a Rental 2 Months Before Move-In?
We know when our tenants are moving out. What are the pros and cons of listing 2 months early? We're in a great neighborhood in Austin.
Tan Pham
Tree Trimming Responsibility
Property is in Charlotte, NC. The lease states that the tenant is responsible for landscaping and lawn maintenance. There are no additional details what landscaping and lawn maintenance includes. The tree next to the ...
John K.
Best techniques for tenant screening
What are the best websites to run tenants through after they send in an application? I see a TON of ones out there - but wondering if anyone has experience with any of them, and which ones are better than others?
Nicholas Foy
New to Biggerpockets
Hi everyone! I’m Nick and I’m a traveling physical therapist currently working in MD but my one rental SFR I own is in Seguin, TX. I’m looking into the markets of Columbus, OH, Detroit, and central IN. Any help poolin...
Franklin Marte
Renting to college students in Orlando FL while house hacking
Hey BP community. I have an idea I want to present to you for advice and guidance. I’m a recent college graduate in HVAC. I want to pursue REI in Orlando because I got a job offer there for HVAC and I want to target C...
Account Closed
Seattle's new first come first serve law.
Seattle has past a law requiring landlords to rent their property to the first applicant that meets the minimum requirements. Does this effect all of King County, or just Seattle proper?