Help! I am up here in mid Maine (properties in Old Town and Appleton) stuck in the fetal position- would someone help me up? Specifically, how do I write a lease and how do I screen? Is there an online service that...

Trying to manage my first rental property without a PM. I want to screen my own tenants. What websites can I use to search credit history/criminal history, etc.

So I'm looking to purchase my 1st rental property. How/what should I use to screen potential tenants? What's the best way to collect rent? Is it normal to get the 1st and last months rent plus security deposit OR just...

Do most property managers charge a percentage of total gross potential rent, or total collected rent?

When buying an apartment complex, do you still need to screen the tenants in the units renting with the previous landlord? If so, how do you get the information from all the tenants? What are the documents and informa...

I’ve been using Cozy for tenant screening but some have taken too long to return information on background checks. What is a quick alternative that I can use for a background check?

I'm wondering if its "common" practice to charge people for rental application /credit check screening or if the landlords are absorbing that cost in this market? We are about to use TransUnion's "mysmartmove" for app...

Hi all, I'm looking to open my tenant pool to all kinds of MTR tenants, but I'm curious as to how to screen tenants received through an insurance claims contract? Do you still screen these types of tenants? I assume t...

Looking for reputable sites for background checks, at the tenant's expense. I saw a post of some suggestions, but I can't seem to find it now.
Also looking for any sites that assist with lease agreements. I believe I...

Good morning, everyone!
My husband and I are trying to buy our first buy and hold property and are both working full time, so are going to be interviewing property managers to help us.  What questions should we be as...