Brandon Mattingly
Tenant Screening Process Question - Discrimination?
This is my first investment property and I'm working on getting my first tenant!I'm trying to develop a fair and efficient tenant screening process, but I'm a little worried if I'm dancing around any discrimination is...
William Kercher
Finding great long-term tenants
This question is mainly for people who own rental properties and have dealt with very good tenants and very bad tenants. From past experiences, what are some obvious signs to spot out a bad tenant? What are signs to s...
Kurt Z.
Closed my deal and first tenant notice next day
Hi everyone. Well I closed on my property and the next day I received my first move out notice. I welcomed it since the in-place rent was $500 below market rent. Now I am in the process of marketing the unit and leasi...
Daniel Miller
security-deposit awkwardness
I know that folks on this forum always recommend (rather strongly) requiring a security deposit along with applications for a rental property. (This is the deposit for the application, *not* the deposit for actually ...
John Britt
What qualifications do you look for in tenants?
I decided to create this post because I understand that it seems like so many new investors make the mistake of rushing to find a tenant for their property without taking the time out to do background check. It is so...
Drew Ramasco
Qualifying a tenant based on disability income?
I'm in the process of renting out my second property. I've had a few interested parties but nobody who actually put in an application yet.The only couple who's ready to put an app in is an older couple and their only ...
Christian Hutchinson
reasonable alternate income verification
I have a unit that I am renting out for 750/mo.A couple wants to apply who just relocated from Taiwan. They do not have current jobs, and have been out of the Country for 3 years. They were working in Taiwan. I wil...
Joel W.
Realistic Tenant Credit Score
Hello, I'm developing a business plan for my REI and I'm wondering what credit score do most people use to determine potential tenants? 780,740,720, 550???? Is the score or the record what concerns landlors most?I pla...
Sam Li
Looking for refi options for high net worth, low income SFH
I am posting this on behalf of a friend. Any advice on the right loan type is much appreciated!
Goals and story: My friend is a foreign national, immigration status has been approved but still waiting on green card, ...
Aaron T.
Freedom Mortgage
I am in the process of a refinance with a local mortgage broker. She has me set up with Freedom Mortgage Corporation. After looking at several online reviews, i am not comfortable moving forward with this refinance. H...