Justin Dixon
What is the best property management software for starters?!
I am now at 2 units that both are rented and cash flow well. Now I want to start using some property management software just to keep my rental business, a actually business. I don't use any of the cash flow from my p...
Bonnie Clark
MySmartMove says it does not do background checks for Cook County
Hello,
After reading recommendations on this site for tenant screening, I decided to sign up for Transunion MySmartMove. But in the process, it says that it will not run the criminal checks on Cook County residents. ...
Rachel H.
Debt limit on Screening Criteria?
Hi Seattle landlords. Does anyone list particular debt limits (like, "no debt in excess of $1000 that isn't in a payment plan") as part of their screening criteria? I'm wondering what is both legal and advisable in th...
Christian Bors
Source of income now a protected class!
Link to an article about source of income now a protected class.13 states currently have this in effect: California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ok...
Michael Zack
Discrimination? How to prevent it.
I had someone inquire about the other unit in my owner occupied duplex. It's an old house and most likely has lead paint. Also, not sure I would want to hear a 3 year old running around all the time. For these reasons...
Logan M.
Four ways I have lost money investing in mobile home parks
I want to focus this post on issues that have cost me money that were avoidable.#1 Fires, I have lost three homes to fires. Two were caused by humans. I should have insured the homes, sold them, or done something to m...
Alice K.
What is your favorite tenant screening service?
Hello All,Was searching online but haven't seen a recent thread/post in a while on this and since these services change often would love to hear what you use when screening tenants. Ideal features:
Credit report (pre...
Mary Jay
Issues with a Property Management Company
Hi guys,Ive been getting comments in my topics to hire a property managementIve had a really bad experience with the property management companies that I had. In both situations I inherited property management company...
Jon Loca
Renting the house I live in
Hello, I'm going to be renting the extra bedroom in my house and have been getting a lot of questions about who my girlfriend and I are? I would like to change my rental ad to include information about myself and my g...
Carlo Santarelli
Screening Tenants
Hi there,
I'm am brand new to the BiggerPockets site and love all the information here! Thank you so much! I have a few questions regarding tenant screenings...
1) Does anyone have suggestions on screening for "good...