Vitaliy Merkulov
deadbeat tenants database for small landlords?
I've heard that there is some kind of deadbeat database that big property management companies use to look up if their prospect applicants are on it or not. I can't find a database like this that small landlords like ...
Vivek Bavishi
Higher security deposit for Immigrant
I am on a H1B visa and my SSN is "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION." I have been in US for 3 years now and have established a good credit score over this time period.I recently applied for an apartment renta...
Andrew Syrios
Credit specialists and credit questions
My father, despite never missing a payment in his life, has fairly mediocre credit due to, we think revolving debt. 2 Questions:
1) We think some of it may be because the credit bureaus view 2nd loans from ba...
Miguel G.
Rent-to-own advice
I'm trying to sell a property with options. The property price is $60,000. I want to collect $10,000 as downpayment for the option and $900 dollars in monthly rent. I will apply $400 out of the rent towards the downpa...
Nick N.
Having Systems in Place
So, I have seen a lot of posts referencing the development and implementation of systems to make owning and managing their rentals either on a smaller or larger scale. I was just wondering what specific systems people...
Alyssa Strom
Gut check on potential tenant
Hi everyone! First official forum question ... My husband and I are screening a tenant and I need some outside opinions. I've gone back and forth on this one. Married military guy who is stationed in town, but his fam...
Nancy Jenkins
Rehab loan then refinance - best way to go?
I bought a house in 2004. Paid $99,000. Owe $94,000 today. It should appraise now for around $115,000-$120,000. In 2004 I was rehabbing it to be used for a daycare center - $14,000 cash flow per month. During the ...
Farakh Zaman
Credit score surprise
Hey everyone. So we've been looking at a property and went to go get prequalified. Both my wife and I have had high (800+) scores all of our lives, but when my credit was pulled we found a nasty surprise. Apparently f...
Tae Seung Kim
Pre Notice of Default Leads for pre foreclosure properties
Hi, I'm trying to find a pre notice of default leads for pre foreclosure properties in fairfax county, virginia. Does anyone in virginia know if that is the right source or where to go to obtain the notice of default ...
Stephanie C.
Renting to someone who previously used section 8 vouchers?
I am managing my family's rental property and have been receiving applications for about two weeks. We have rental criteria that applies to every applicant, and so far only one has come close to meeting all of the cri...