Hi all!So in Massachusetts it's against the law to charge an application fee or to charge a prospective tenant a fee for a credit check.So...What do you do?  I really like SmartMove, but I can't say I'm interested in ...

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There's a home I'm interested in renting that I saw on Zillow and reached out to the landlord. She is saying that she needs for me to apply via Zillow (there's a $29 universal credit/background check that can...

Hey BP,I'm currently showing my first rental property to a prospective tenant. I have decided to charge a $50 Application Fee. Two questions:1) How should I check credit and criminal background (Service or Trusted Web...

Does the rise of self employed workers driven by (no pun intended) companies like Uber, Lyft and other app driven service jobs pose more risk than a standard 1099 applicant? Sure some can make 55k a year but some mont...

Will some members that have rentals share what vetting service they use when vetting potential renters?  Possibly share an application and rental contract?

I'm a real estate agent who has a seller offering financing on a single unit. We also have a buyer who wants to buy with seller financing. This is an area that neither I nor the seller have experience with. Because of...

Hi!I am relatively new to investing with one year under my belt and 2 units in my portfolio. I work a full time job while managing and growing my real estate portfolio. I am looking for suggestions for a full service ...

Hello, Newbie here. Just have 1 unit /condo in chicago loop, that is now available for renting. Hence  I dont use a property manager/management company for this unitPosted on Zillow , total of 6 applicants. 2 very in...

I have a unit that just opened up and all 3 inquiries claim to have an emotional support animal. I’ve been landlording for about 7 years with a few units and now it’ seems standard for people to claim a pet as ESA’s i...

What services do you use to pull credit and background checks on applicants (potential tenants)? Can you use the same tools in multiple states, and are there any legal issues associated with pulling credit and/or back...