In another thread, @Bill Gulley and I had a brief discussion on underwriting guidelines. Rather than take that thread off topic, I created this one to hopefully further the discussion. The main contention was whether ...

Hello all!
I'm looking to fill a vacancy and would love to use an online platform like cozy or mysmartmove for applications and screening.  However, with the new laws passed in NY limiting application fees to $20 and...

Hello BP Family,I'm new to BP [first post] and really new to the Toledo Market.  I have purchased and renovated a couple of SFHs and am having some difficulties finding good tenants. Any processes to share and/or tips...

I am a new investor from Hastings, MN. I am interested in getting my real estate agent license within the next 6 months for my own investment purposes, not to pursue a full-time real estate career. I currently work fu...

I just signed up for RentApp, which provides a customizable online application that is completely free, both to me AND my tenants. The local custom here seems to be to accept free applications(some use RentApp), then...

Hi. I am a prospective tenant in Cleveland, Ohio. My SO and I completed application on Tuesday and payed fee immediately for rental property. LL followed up next day stating she received applications and fee. It has b...

Just purchased a SFH with detached studio. Plan to Long term rent house. My Realtor who owns multiple properties recommended Zillow Rental Manager for screening tenants and listing. Can you upload your own rental appl...

I searched the forums to see if there are any recent info on this but have not found much so I hope I can get some help with this.  I recently had a potential applicant reach out to me to see if I would consider them,...

Debating on which tenants you would choose. Leave your feedback! We have amazing 1st floor tenants and I think we are comparing everyone to them which is sort of hurting our judgment on people.Tenant A:Young couple (m...

I have a question about the appropriate amount of information that should be revealed in an ad regarding the credit scores and exposed incomes requirements we seek. I wish to reduce calls and meetings with folk that d...