Parker Reid
Tenant Screening Process
Good Morning BP members. I am just starting out, I recently purchased a duplex. I plan on doing owner occupied for the first year but I wanted to hear for everyone out there. What are you using to screen your tenants ...
Larry B. Hawkins Jr
Columbus' Own
Hello all,My name is Larry B. Hawkins Jr, and I was born and raised in Columbus Ohio. I have always found real estate interesting but honestly was scared to delve into it. I feel as though real estate is my end game a...
Harry Campbell
First Time Landlord: Am I Doing It Right?
Hey All,
So I've decided to rent out my property. I'm moving out 8/1 so I listed it on the high side to start at 2k/mo. A guy came in with his girlfriend and looked at it yesterday and the most he can do is 1900/m...
Terry Royce
Google Ad Words
I know there have been some threads on this topic in the past.
However, is anyone on this forums actually CURRENTLY using google adwords?
I started going through the adwords site reading into it, and it was a bit ov...
Alex S.
Rental property management automation
Property management companies are fine, but I just got my first real estate investment property and want to go over all stages of management myself before letting someone else to manage my property. I have also read i...
Jake Shulman
What are the best neighborhoods to househack in Chicago?
I am interested in buying a 2 flat/3 flat in Chicago, and I'd like to house hack the property. I'm new to Real Estate, and I don't really know where to begin looking. Any suggestions on which neighborhoods have a lot ...
Steven Gersch
Better Property Management Software
I am looking at property management software and have been intrigued by both Hemlane and Rentec Direct. I have noticed that Rentec Direct is almost always cheaper no matter how many units you are managing, plus it has...
Johann Jells
picking among qualified tenants without legal liability?
I am planning an open house and expect a number of qualified applicants, there was lots of interest (apparently the rent is STILL too low!). My question is that if I take a number of applications from qualified tenan...
Kevin Dickson
Making Craigslist Easier for Landlords and Tenants
I'm going to post a few generalizations about advertising your rental property. I've found these to be true in Denver, at least:
1. Craigslist is really the only game in town.
2. Craigslist sucks for search and requ...
Rob Couch
Business Card Information
Hi all, I believe this is my first post on the forums so I’m glad to be part of the group. I have a question about what and how much information to place on business cards. We are building our business and getting rea...