Hello, I’m looking for information on managing my first rental. Are there applications used for organization and management of rental. Good books for optimizing tax deductions, depreciation etc.

OK one more question for the landlords today and I should be good to go. I know I need to do credit and background checks but I haven't seen on any of the sites that provide them how they actually work. I would assu...

Hi All! I just closed on my first property this past week and am hoping to have it rented out by June 1st. I have 130+ messages on Facebook Marketplace alone, though I realize not all of them will be qualified even th...

Prospective tenant has two tiny dogs and a German Shepard service dog. I've advertised the property as pet-friendly and accept 2 pets (dogs, cats, or dog and cat) with the usual vaccinations, etc. I know the GS doesn'...

Hey everyone. I'm getting ready to close on my first property in GA and I was hoping that someone might be able to share a good lease template and credit application for Douglas Co. Also as part of the credit check do...

I'm trying to do things a bit easier. Looking at rentec.

Do I give prospective tenant my application to fill out and when they return it with copies of DL & SS. I Enter all info to run checks?

As of now my ten...

I know there has been much discussion lately on allowing therapy animals. I have never been asked, until now. Phone Caller: Do you allow therapy animals? Me: Do you have the proper paperwork for said animals? Her: No,...

I am interested in renting individual rooms to college students. I was wondering if in the application process I should ask specific questions that you would not normally ask to non-college students. As well what do p...

This is a bit of a hypothetical, but I'm starting to think it's going to happen at some point. It's also a funny story. :)I'm currently in the middle of evicting one of my tenants, Nora Jerk. Nora is a single lady wit...

Hi Friends,
So....as an out of state investor investigating my next market, Chicago has made it to my short list.  I've been warned.  And warned.  And, I've also heard from some Chicagoland locals on BP not to believ...