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Hi All! I’m looking to purchase my first STR in the Chattanooga, TN area. There is a process to obtain an STR permit which includes notifying the neighbors within 300 ft. I was wondering if anyone here has experience ...
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Dear Biggerpockets members,
I am trying to look for good areas with good schools and relatively low crime, to buy and hold a SFH or townhome in Fayetteville/ Bentonville AR .a) May I know if there are any places that...
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We have a internal list of what we consider a 'good tenant'. I'm curious if it would be effective to list a rough outline of what is expected from a tenant, applicationwise on our website.I'm getting tons of applicati...
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I need some help from the bright minds on this board. I have vacancies infrequently (thank you, Jesus), but I have one now. I'm using FB Mktplace and getting huge demand for my rental unit. Paper applications are o...
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What services are recommended for screening tenants? I know the simple ways, but I am looking for affordable resources to check on past evictions and credit history. Also, any good/free tenant applications and lease a...
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We are brand new to the landlord business and will be purchasing our first house in a few weeks. I am looking for an electronic screening, application, contract and rent collection system. Vertical Rent looks pretty...
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http://6abc.com/news/woman-accused-of-scamming-landlords-out-of-thousands/1510555/You have to be very careful when you are renting your units; one of the landlords in that article was even using a property management ...
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Hey Everyone,My partner and I are working on our tenant screening guidelines for the property management portion of our business, renting properties in generally C+ and above neighborhoods. Some things we have include...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!My wife and I acquired a 6 unit apartment building in July of this year. Three of the units were empty when we purchased it. One of the three units was fully renovated and we rented it immediately...
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I have 2 very qualified applicants but unfortunately I only have to pick one. How do I politely reject the other one. And is there any law I have to follow regarding doing so? I live in California. Thanks in advance