For SFH rentals, do you typically require a completed application before you show the property? In my area (Central Illinois), I have noticed that it's about a 50/50 split. Some properties are even requiring the SSN a...

What is your experience with Section 8 renters (I’m in Birmingham, AL area)? What kind of screener/application do you use? Do you self manage or use a rental management company? Unsure how payment works with the vouch...

I need advice.  Should I fire my property manager ASAP?     In my first 8 months of real estate investing, I had the unfortunate experience of my first eviction.  This property (Indianapolis) was my best cash flowing ...

Do any board members have experience with low income housing tax credits? I would love to get a run-down on them as well as some pointers to helpful resources to learn more about them.

Hello all,I'm relatively new to REI and getting ready to re-lease my first rental property after a 3 year tenant. My management company sent me an email stating they had a "very qualified applicant" for my property. T...

Hello everyone,I wanted to get your thoughts on the following rental application for a New Jersey property. This application covered most things - but I'm wondering if there's anything that was left out of if it's ask...

I see a lot of posts with questions regarding property management.  As a property manager, I often get asked what the tenant procurement fee covers so I thought I would share some things that you can expect to be incl...

Hi! One of my units is opening up in September.  We decided to raise the rent by 12.75% and put it on all the listing websites, but most importantly StreetEasy (the go-to website for rentals in NYC).  Since we put it ...

So this is my first time searching and screening for a tenant. Which are the best websites to do background and credit checks?! Preferably free sites. And any other tips on does and dont's in the tenant screening proc...

Legally speaking: What duties can an unlicensed person perform in the area of residential property managementOn May 11, 2015 By Peg Ritenour, OAR Vice President of Legal Services/AdministrationThe OAR Legal Assistance...