![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/86420/small_1709658478-avatar-vandalfan.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP experienced Landlords - What are your typical income requirements from tenants? I historically have required a tenant's gross income to be at least 3 times the monthly rent, but I'd like to know if there is any...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/659781/small_1621494899-avatar-jeremym71.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Question for you Landlords out there: What is your process for showing a unit and screening tenants? I have heard that some landlords require an application and background (which would include a fee) before they will ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/474007/small_1621478272-avatar-juneka.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Looking for advice. We currently own a 4bd 2ba single family home. We constructed the home to add a granny suite. So now it's a 3bd 1ba and studio granny suite. It's time to put on the market and we can't get the home...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2486299/small_1736642039-avatar-conorn6.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all, first time landlord here and I had a quick question on the approval process for potential tenants. I have my property up on Zillow and have had quite a few applications. I have been waiting until I meet them a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1184657/small_1621509984-avatar-tylerh200.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am buying a duplex this summer for the purpose of a house hack. I will live in one unit and rent out the other. I am not sure if I should have my tenants pay all of their own utilities directly, or if I should pay t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/674653/small_1694573592-avatar-tarcizio.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP community, I wanted to get some help with 5 questions I had regarding listing my apartment. First question:I am listing my rental apartment for the first time. I bought the landlord forms for my state on BP and ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/35038/small_1621367776-avatar-bienesraices.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I recently had a rental applicant who had credit history going back at least five years. There were 18 items in collection, none current. But the Transunion report didn't give a FICO score--it said there wasn't enough...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1760799/small_1729786644-avatar-derekg109.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What documentation is typically needed for planning and zoning? For example you have renderings, feasibility studies and presentation. Is this presented to the city prior to acquiring a property during the due diligen...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1470327/small_1696613392-avatar-bradleyf21.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My current situation is that my rental properties are not getting rented! I get over 20-30 Calls, TXT or Facebook messages, but when sending applications or scheduling then I am getting no show/ghosted. Two propertie...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/138489/small_1621418879-avatar-wigjade.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am using a pretty standard rental application form (Nolo) which asks for SSN. I was wondering if I should still have prospective tenants fill this out if I plan to use tenant initiated screening services such as...