Is a minimum 650 credit score too much to ask for a rental?  The property is renting for $1050 in a working class neighborhood. 

I'm getting ready to rent my first unit in the duplex I just bought. I can't decide what to charge for the security deposit and whether or not to ask for the last month's rent up front. I don't want to scare people aw...

I'm new to investing and want to buy a house to rent out. I have excellent credit (over 780), no debt,  I was pre-approved for VHDA loan with 3.5% down since this would be my first home. My loan officer keeps telling ...

Hi everyone!
Just wanted some opinions on my current situation. I have a multi -unit home just outside of Boston ( SUPER TENANT FRIENDLY STATE). I live pretty close to the home and thought hey, I can handle this hous...

Hey guys so I am wondering how submitting offers works. I know that I will get lots of offers turned down because they are of course lowballs, But if I find a property and make an offer should I have seen it first? I ...

Hi everyone,I've been negotiating with a bank on an REO.  I came in low and I'm holding pretty firm on my offer.  I gave them my best offer with $500 deposit, and they countered higher with a $2500 deposit.  I came ba...

I have a property that has been on the market for a while. I finally found someone interested however she is worried about her kids allergies with the existing carpet (used upstairs only, downstairs is all wood or til...

Hi, we are about to sign our first tenants!   They won't move in until the end of January.  How do we handle this interim period?  Do we get a deposit to keep the property vacant and stop showing it?  Is there a stand...

I've heard of people tying up properties with a payment of approximately $10. Can anyone here enlighten me on this? Thank-you in advance.

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I am looking into purchasing my first investment property in a C+ / B- neighborhood in Richmond, VA. In addition to checking income, employment verification, criminal background and the tenant’s rental hi...