Brian Ellis
Deposits on holding rentals
Hello BP,Might be a dumb question, but can you ask for a non-refundable deposit to hold a rental for somebody here in MA?
Ryan Dossey
The reason why you don't hold a unit for someone.
There is a reason why most experienced landlords say that you have to be strong and tough. If you give an inch people take a mile. We had a home that we were trying to rent around New Years/Christmas. A tenant applied...
Bob Drew
Security Deposit and handing over the keys
Hi all,I am a newbie landlord that needs some help. A young couple screened successfully and I am interested in moving forward with the process with them. They'll only be able to move in on March 24. My questions:1. S...
Stephanie Bureau
First, Last and Security Deposit
When you rent out a place how much do you require your security deposit to be? 1 month's rent, $1,000, $500 etc? What about requiring last month's rent and first month's rent? I was thinking of asking for security dep...
Jon Wesner
Do you ask for 1st, last and a deposit from a tenant?
I have been lucky with renters over the last 5 years, and have rented to people I know. I am currently going to rent to a stranger, and want to know from BP what is typical to ask for up front? First & last plus...
Stephen D.
Screen applicants based on move in date?
I know it's a liability to accept more then one applicant at a time but the first applicant we agreed at a lower rent and a Nov 1 move in. Now she says she wants a mid to late November move in. No lease has been si...
Carlo D.
How to set aside Reserves
Hello Folks!Got a newbie question. I recently closed on my first rental apartment here in NY. The seller is renting it back from me for the first year at least. My question is do you have a separate account where you...
William C.
Do you allow split payments for security deposit?
Hello all,
I am currently trying to fill a rental vacancy. Someone contacted me and asked whether the security deposit can be paid over the course of the first 3 months. If so, they can move in two weeks. ...
John Gross
Last month rent vs security deposit. Which is better
Hi Everybody, I am new to bigger pockets and long term leases. I have a young couple wanting to rent my adu at my house for one year in Arkansas. I see on the lease agreement an opportunity to charge last month rent a...
Elizaveta Dolzhenko
Potential tenant cannot pay deposit in full
Hi,
My husband and I are trying to rent out our first property and we came across a potential tenant who would like to pay deposit over the first two months - first half along with first months rent prior to ...