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Debby Reed Nonviolent felony record
20 June 2016 | 14 replies

Potential tenant with felony prescription medication conviction, not violent, wasn't incarcerated, sounds like previous landlord said he pays on time. Yes or no?

Jeremiah Watkins When house hacking, how do guys you handle the lease, rent, etc?
12 August 2020 | 5 replies

I'm beans new to real estate--I'll be closing on my first house next week and I'll be house hacking it, so this question is specifically about renting out rooms in your own house (as opposed to like a duplex).1) How d...

Sendil Thangavelu Applicant has Bankruptcy --Issue if I rent out my property to them
21 April 2024 | 6 replies

Hi, 
Applicant has good income and job, but ha filed a Bankruptcy in 2015. I see B2  indicating bankruptcy  in their credit report as recently as April 2024. What  are the implications to me legally if I rent out to ...

Matt Godwin New Problem with Using a Virtual Number for Business Communication
26 May 2023 | 5 replies

Hi BP fam,
Here's the situation, I currently use OpenPhone for all of my real estate business related communications (e.g., talking to buyers, sellers, other agents, etc.) as I want to keep my personal cell phone num...

Dharmam Buch Need advise to vet a rental applicant
26 September 2024 | 7 replies

Hey Folks, 
Renting my first ever property via zillow rental tool, just within 1 hour of posting I got an applicant. The applicant has solid credit score of 750+ and has a good household income as well. (Everything s...

Mark Morey Sober Living House as a Rental?
11 November 2020 | 1 reply

Does anyone have any experience renting your properties out to Sober Living Business?
Currently have an applicant who has asked if I would like to rent my unit out to recovering addicts who are drug and alcohol free....

Bryce Y. Tenant applicants are getting smarter
4 May 2014 | 16 replies

So I had someone apply the other day, middle aged couple with 3 kids. Seemed very nice and professional. I am running their background and everything looks good so far. Employment is solid, previous landlord ch...

Charlie Moore Should i accept multiple applications before choosing a tenant??
21 October 2019 | 3 replies

Someone told me to accept the first tenant I see fit. I think that is terrible advice lol

What do you guys do?

I currently do ONE OPEN HOUSE, in which anyone can apply, I charge 30.00 an application and then rev...

Angie W. Always Verify That the Owner is the Owner on an App
18 October 2013 | 19 replies

Many people think that individual landlords are pretty stupid and lazy and that they won't check anything...

Just proved a point that was brought up a few days ago about verifying that you are speaking to the...

Jennifer Salazar Verify Employment
8 July 2016 | 8 replies

Hi- Whats the best way you have found to verify employment/salary?  I did a mock background check (via smartmove) and it didn't pull up my current employer of 4 years.So I expect this might happen with a potential ten...