Brandon Stewart
What do you use to pre-screen your tenants?
I need to pre-screen applicants to see if they would make a good tenant for a lease option. I need to pre-qualify applicants to see if they could make a good tenant AND get approved for lending before the end of the l...
Jordan Williamson
Tenant Skipped paying last month and left a mess....
So my tenant skipped paying their last month of rent and also left the property in very poor condition. They also stopped returning calls and texts.My question is, what should I do?I do not have a forwarding address f...
Michael Nahm
Potential tenant is a smoker
Once more, seeking wisdom on BP.I have a potential tenant who has great credit and all looks well, however, he is a smoker.I realize that I can’t control everything, and to each his own, and he didn’t have to be hones...
Joe Black
Tenants Moved out and Damages in the property
Hello, the tenants of one of my condo property were served with (3) days for not paying rent and they moved out; however, they damaged the walls (holes), doors (cracks), broker shower handle, etc. Both tenants are on...
Chuck A.
Eviction
Hi,I am in process of doing my first eviction. The tenants have been late numerous times (which I have documented) They have indicated that they will move out next week, but I am concerned that they might not or eve...
Jeff McIntyre
Major damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, Insurance not covered
I own a single family rental property in Houston that was ravaged by Hurricane Harvey. I bought the home from Memphis Invest in the summer of 2015. They have been very helpful with information and updates through this...
Hisashi N.
How to minimize the risk of unpaid rent ?
Hi we have been managing 15 + rental properties (SFR) and been to eviction courts numerous times, but have never been successful to collect unpaid rents.I understand following ways exist to collect unpaid rents.1. Get...
Nellie Fitzgerald
Water remediation crew did more damage than the water
Recently we had a minor sewer backup, which soaked the carpet pad but didn't leave any standing water. We hired a pro water remediation company and asked them to remove dry wall, base boards, carpet, and drop fans, de...
Richard Bader
Is some bad credit ok?
I would like to get some opinions from experienced investors with rentals. When you run a credit check and criminal background check, what is acceptable? Am I correct in assuming that the majority of people renting a...
Sam Leon
Wear and Tear? Or Not?
Fellow landlords, are the following something you would considered "normal wear and tear" or no?
Window blinds - these blinds were brand new before the tenant moved in 16 months ago. I am not sure what happe...