Daniel Lehman
Order of tenant screening procedure
I am in the process of looking for my first small multi-family property and am trying to be prepared for when I make my purchase. I am wondering what the general procedure is on finding new tenants. I know I should l...
Grace Huang
Buying commercial truck using self-directed IRA
I have an opportunity to buy a commercial truck using my retirement account and then lease it out to an operator. I already have several people lined up who wish to lease it from me. I have general understanding of pr...
Scott Weaner
Cosigner Question, Advice Needed
I have a potential tenant that will require a cosigner. She has a friend who has agreed to this. I realize that I must screen the cosigner fully and include them on the lease. Are there any other caveats that I need t...
Yuan He
Asking applicants SIN for background and credit check
Hi BP rock stars,
I am aware that in Halifax NS, the tenant is not required to provide SIN. Under this condition, how do you usually conduct background and credit check if the applicant is not willing to disclose thi...
Fred Ruckus
How long does it take to screen potential tenant?
I have this whole system in my head (and on paper) for screening potential tenants. I know this will vary, but how long should I plan (time-wise) for the screening process? Credit/criminal/eviction check should be...
Jasmine Vida
Background check on Canadian citizen
Looking for recommendations on how to screen a Canadian citizen for my property in Florida. I usually use avail.co or Zillow, but He does not have a SSN so he cannot complete my application for a background check. Can...
Nancy H.
Tips/Experiences Using Open Houses to Find Tenants?
Hi, Everyone,
My niece has a five-unit MF in Portland, Maine. She's also a full-time cardiac nurse who works ungodly hours. To minimize the amount of time she invests making arrangements and then showing a un...
Dilini Peiris
Using Google Forms for tenent applications
I was wondering how to automate the application process for potential tenets. Was wondering if I made a Google form as an application would it still be valid and a legal document ? Or better to have paper application...
Monte Misa
Universal rental application
Why do we still need to fill out a separate application and pay an application fee for every house we want to apply to live in? What would it take to get a service where I fill out an app once and it will forward my a...
Charlie Moore
First Day...... 35 inquiries!!!!!
Posted My Property for rent, last 24hrs I have had 35 inquiries Via Facebook marketplace - Am I doing something WRONG? - Should I show the home to EVERYONE that wants to see it, and charge everyone an application fee?...