Hi BP! It's our very first time screening tenants and have a question. We're running into a lot of applicants where they have older parent(s) that live with them, some who still work, some don't. Our current requireme...

We own 2 duplexes and have been landlords since 2009.  We are just completing a major renovation of our second duplex, which we picked up at auction in the fall.  We have executed leases and secured deposits on one of...

Was using a Allied National Debt Collection for owed rent on evicted tenants. This company has an A+ BBB rating. This is when consumer reviews are better than a BBB rating. The company never contacted me personally...

Good Morning BP Nation,
I have an interesting situation and I’m hoping it’s simply an odd coincidence and turns out to be no issue at all, but I am starting to get concerned.

Over the years, I’ve posted several tax...

Hi Everyone, My wife and I will move from Italy to Pittsburgh in May and we are looking for a house to rent. I'm Italian, she is from the US.We noticed that all the rent applications require to provide the SSN. Is it ...

Trying to find out what the law(s) are regarding application fees?

So far we've been doing $20/adult with a max of $40 for a application fee for bagkround checks and whatnot. Usually only someone who was willi...

I have a tenant that is going to move out in about three months and I just started advertising the vacancy. How does everyone conduct their credit and background checks on potential renters?

I’m interested to know what everyone’s underwriting criteria is…Cash on cashIRRDSCRExpense ratio1% Rule2% Rule50% RuleEtc.Basically how do you want to write a potential multi family investment property?I’m aware there...

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I have been offered a deal in Philadelphia. This property stil needs to be rehabbed by the person who is offering me the deal. I would like to know if I can get an independent appraisal for the ARV from ...

I've had good success flipping 2-3 properties a year to supplement my income. I'm ready to start creating some passive income with rental properties. I can buy 2 identical 3 units that are side by side, all 2 bed 1 ...