Let's say the tenant took off with an expensive washer/dryer combo. Should I call the police and file a criminal complaint (theft) or should I just take them to small claims court or both?

A little backgroun...

So I get this referral from a relative about a tenant who has good credit score, no criminal history, and a good paying job. I did the right thing by asking for the security deposit and first month of rent before hand...

This evening, a tenant of ours was notified by the police that a man they were pursuing had entered her home (our property).  He was of no relation to our tenant, just happened to be running through the neighborhood t...

First I just want to say that I am new to Bigger Pockets and I am meeting new people and learning even after 30 years in real estate. Thanks to all. I think this is a great site. Now on to my post.I am reading posts w...

Has anyone used Smartmove tenant screening?  If so what do you think?  Anyone use other methods?  I need to improve my selection process and need some advice/info.

We have an applicant trying to complete an application for one of our rentals, but they do not have a social security number or a driver's license number- which are required fields for our background and credit check....

Current eviction moratoriums are set to expire on 12/31/2020 - 01/01/2021.
What do you expect to happen after the moratoriums are lifted (burdening consumer debt, an abnormal amount of evictions, payments will resume...

I am just finishing renovation of a triplex near a college and am beginning to list it and take tenant applications. College students are the most obvious market. Two college students looked at it today, and decided t...

I didn’t smoke or vape when I rented from my landlord who has a no smoking policy for his units and property. No problem, I go out to the city owned sidewalk and sit on the curb, off property. I always pick up my butt...

Our rental unit (5/3 SFH) has typically been a group home with 4 unrelated adults. I have never run background checks or credit checks on tenants, and the only screening I've done in the past was verifying employment ...