When I started with my first rental, the person who counseled me suggested asking less than market rent to find the best tenants possible, even seeking a few competing applications. Does anybody think this is a good i...
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So I have an investor client who is using a hard money lender offering 7% and 2 points (the "broker" is adding 2 points and a $1000 application fee). They run credit, require 2 year tax returns, pay stubs, 10% down a...
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Hey BP members. I am having a great deal of issues getting renters to sign an application to see if they qualify before showing the property. It seems like renters want to see the property before they file an applicat...
I have 3 applicants I would be happy to choose from and so far just have their application with background/credit check and employment, etc.Do I accept one applicant and then ask for proof of income, or do I ask all 3...
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I have a rental SFH available. I have a perspective tenant couple with an elderly parent who has a service dog or two. I allow pets but charge a fee. Does a service dog change the way you charge. I don't think it...
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I have a minimum credit score requirement of 650 of all applicants, 2.5x monthly rent in documented income and positive background checks. If they don't have this score do any of you charge a higher Security Deposit ...
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New to being a landlord. Im looking for information on the process of pulling a tenants credit and doing a back round check.How do I pull credit and how long does the process take?
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Is anyone using RentRedi to manage their rental properties? I subscribed to it yesterday and it seems to be functional.....would love some feedback from actual users....TIA!
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Hi everyone!We have a house up for rent and this will be the first time we are renting a house without going directly through the military. What process do y’all use to handle applicants? For example: do y’all take t...
My duplex unit has been posted on craigslist, zillow, and trulia for about 2 weeks. I've also got a sign out front. I've gotten many calls and emails showed the place to about 10 interested parties. After showin...