I will be renting out my home for the first time and have done enough research to know that I should be running a full set of background/financial checks on applicants to make sure they're qualified tenants.  The full...

Hello,          Looking for a cash purchase on a multi unit deal and need to close in 2 weeks. DD is done and dont have time for regular financing (although eligible). So Is there anybody in lending business that does...

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I have a rental property in Oakland CA, and a few of my tenants will be renewing their lease in the next few months. I'm interested to know if I can legally ask the tenant to provide proof of employment when ...

Hey BP, I'm looking for someone who can help me do an FHA Streamline on my current FHA loan.  I know there are Streamline programs that require no income verification.  I have excellent credit but my current only inco...

Anyone had experience using Safely (aka Safe Stay)? They offer renter insurance as well as verification services. Before I spent effort looking into it, I thought I would ask.I have some experience with Assurant via E...

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I havee a SFH I'm trying to rent out, and my only qualified applicant so far has an ESA. The letter she gave me was clearly from one of those online "pay us money and we'll give you a letter" sit...

I ran across some ads on Craigslist regarding "novelty documents" service which provides pay stubs.Have you seen any of these in from rental prospective applicants ? How do you spot them ? Thanks !!!

I have a new tenant who is turning out to be a total pain in the you know what.  Adult couple and kids who began a lease only a month ago.  The unit is very large, was just partially renovated and repainted before the...

I’m currently under contract for a rental property, which is a duplex, and one of the units is occupied by a tenant. We’ve repeatedly asked the seller to provide the tenant’s rental payment history, but there has been...

I have been studying Regulation A private placements for a few days since they seem to be recommended by folks knowledgeable with the securities law changes since The JOBS Act passed. Apparently if you go through ...