Art Maydan
Run Cosigner Through Normal Application Process?
Hey guys, quick question: I've got 3 girls who seem great and responsible applying for a unit, but their income is just barely too low. They all have parents who can cosign. Do I need to run the cosigner through my no...
Patti Robertson
Be Warned - Fake Paystubs Are Rampant!
Fake paystubs are at an all-time high. For about $40 cheaters can buy one set of fake stubs and get an income verification. Check out the one we got yesterday. Eventually these cheaters will get smarter. Don’t tell ...
Troy L.
ESA letter medical provider question
Hi everyone, A tenant has brought to my attention she wants a esa for medical problem at sfr I rent to her. So today I get a text with a picture of letter from an alleged medical provider (DNP-C). Missing from the ...
Charles Johnson
Renting to Section 8 Tenants
Just curious how many of you offer up your property to section 8 tenants? If so, what has your experience been with tenants? Has getting paid been an issue? Does the process of allowing Section 8 tenants require a...
Bienes Raices
Do your applicants have trouble coming up with the move in monies?
I'm asking $995 first month's rent, + $795 security deposit, so total about $1800 to move in. I don't know if most tenants have this much cash available at once, and if I'm being reasonable (I did already make the dep...
Casey Howe
COVID-19 FAQ for Landlords and Property Managers
There are a lot of things to think about as a landlord or property manager during what arguably is one of the most challenging times we've seen, or will ever see, in Massachusetts. The outbreak of the novel coronaviru...
Cheryl Naegel
Section 8
Hi everyone! I have a long question here concerning my rental in Indiana. My home is currently empty. I would like to sell or rent it to my sister. She is 67 and receives Social Security benefits---her only income. Sh...
Joni Chin
Tenant’s noise complaints
We have a tenant renting a cottage behind our house, and we have a shared yard. She moved in 3 months ago and has been a good tenant that pays on time and I’m happy to have her as my tenant..so far. About two weeks af...
Stephen Dunn
Advice for attracting quality tenants
Hello world,This is my first post on Bigger Pockets. I have recently been introduced to the Bigger Pockets world, and I am fascinated by the community that has been built! I work for a relatively new property managem...
Steve A.
In-laws broke but have ton of equity they dont want to use
Strange situation.In-laws have a home in Santa Barbara worth about $900K. They have a $300K interest only loan. They can no longer afford the payments.My wife and I recently came into money. I was planning to put t...