Jennifer Rogers
Renting to non citizens
Hello,Has anyone rented to an expat before? I have a furnished rental and have ex pat applicants. What are some ways to safeguard myself against risk? Thank you!
Cindy B.
Applicant refuses to give out SSN before signing Lease
I have had 2 incidents recently that potential Tenant refuse to give out SSN before signing Lease. Rental property is minimal $750k assess, Landlord feels more comfortable to have Tenant SSNs on file to protect themse...
Jordan Epping
When should I get the lease signed?
I listed my house for rent yesterday, and within a couple hours, I showed/screened and accepted a tenant. She is scheduled to move in on August 1st. Ive had about 50 people reach out, so I am a little hesitant to just...
Matthew King
Advice for acceptance and holding fee- newbie question
I'm brand new to REI and being a landlord. This is my first time posting although I've been watching and listening to the podcasts for several months. I've been talking to friends in the business and reading a lot (...
Jennifer Fernéz
Sublet Agreement for a potential roommate
I am looking for a roommate to help me share the costs of my rent. I want to find a contract the goes over a sublet agreement and I also want to collect a security deposit from whomever I select. Finally, I’d like...
Kevin H.
Renter Screening - Pre Form
Good Morning Everyone,I am about to close on my first SFH in Roxborough Philadelphia this September. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I have been scouring the boards trying to learn as much as possible, wh...
Megan Arzt
Tenants moving out early....do I return their deposit.
I have tenants who just signed a year lease as of March 1st. Now they bought a house and are moving out after only 3 months. I specifically state in my lease in bold that "if the lease is broken for any reason (this...
Matthew Rue
Screening Tenants
Can anyone recommend an online screening service for tenants so we are confident we comply with all laws as well as information we should have?
Chad Braungart
Death of applicant prior to moving in (roommates involved)
So I have a very rare and unusual case here. I have an open apartment and showed it to a group of three friends. They apply and everything goes through as far as screening and we sign the lease and received the secu...
Ryan Davis
My first rental property..how to vet tenants, and what to require
I am about to close on my first property on October 30th!! (Thanks BP for the inspiration!) This is a duplex that I plan to house hack. I have to do some remodeling that will take about a month but I will be ready to ...