I am reevaluating the background check process for a mobile home park. Instead of using a site such as Cozy, I'd rather perform the background check myself. In South Carolina, is consent for background checks required...

I have a tenant who would like me to report rent payments to credit bureau..is this possible???does it cost me to do such ???

I checked the website of Rentprep and Smartmove, it says you (landlord) can pay or the tenant. How does that work exactly? Do I need to collect a check with the application from the tenant and then pay it as I screen ...

I have 3 units just outside of Seattle and while I haven't run into a scenario where a tenant required a service animal, I wanted to prepare myself. In my research I've found that I'm not allowed to charge a pet depos...

I'm gearing up to do some tenant background checks. To especially those who have used services of both Smartmove and Turbotenant.- Are there any significant differences you feel need to be noted between the two? I am ...

My leasing agent thinks the applicant is fine and I’m a little hesitant so would greatly appreciate any thoughts.The property is a nice 3 bed / 2 bath built in the 2000’s in what is probably a B location around Atlant...

Just seeing if some of the experienced BP members who manage SFR rentals could walk me through their process of advertising, showing, screening, and selecting rental applicants.

I'm just finishing the rehab on my ne...

I have a rent house I'm advertising right now.   As stated no big dogs,  no pit,  no pit mixes.   Guy send me a message asking" whatnot my pit is in training to be a service dog"What should my response be?  My first i...

Newer out of state investor here: After interviewing a property manager for an area I want to invest, they charge 1/2 of the first months rent for tenant placement. Additionally, they charge the tenant for the applica...

I just stumbled across this service. Supposedly if the property manager uses Lease Lock to approve a renter, Lease Lock will guarantee rents up to the value of the lease in the event the renter defaults. It sounds nic...