What are some additional fees you guys can think of to increase income as well as additional income for rentals? Examples of fees: pet fees, application fees, late payment fees, etc. Examples of additional creative in...

What do you all think about using MySmartMove to screen tenants? Anyone ever used the site?

Hello,I was wondering if anyone knew any trustful websites (preferrably free) which provide tenants background check report service including felony/criminal charges. I don't need any lease application service or rent...

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 an application, an application fee, and the background check. The background check requires the potential tenant's email address and it sends them an email asking to verify their information and ok my backgroun...

Do you charge first month, last month, plus 1 month rent as security deposit? Or do you just charge first month rent and one month rent as security deposit? Pros and cons? Thank you

Hi Chicago, For all the Chicago landlord out there, do you guys do Security Deposit or a non-refundable Move In Fee (Admin Fee) ? I own a condo unit in Chicago downtown area. Someone has suggested me to do Move In Fee...

I'm in the process of purchasing an investment property individually, my wife is not a co-applicant for the loan. The mortgage for the property where we live is solely in her name. My question is do I need to submit t...

I currently use cozy.co to accept rental applications but find some individuals do not like technology and also have issues with paying for the background and screening check online because they do not have a debit ca...

Wondering how others do the application process. Do you require an application and screening before showing the property to save time with tenants that do not qualify?Is there a faster method then sending applications...