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Chan K. Landlord, Tenant, Screening, Massachusetts
12 May 2014 | 7 replies

Hi BPers,

I am in the process of screening my tenant. I started using SmartMove which provides by BiggerPockets.

I have noticed that it only shows credit report and criminal check. If some...

Steve S. When you manage a property yourself, how do you screen tenants?
19 March 2017 | 7 replies

This question is about screening tenants and also how one goes about showing them the property.I've typically had a property manager, but am looking at my first more turn key property in a GREAT area that I'm excited ...

Jacob Rivera Procrastinating with my Rental
19 August 2019 | 6 replies

Hello everyone, I could use some help on how to get my rental out there & starting the search for a new quality tenant.I am currently house hacking a duplex in a desirable school district in Rochester, Ny. I inher...

Tyler Eastman Credit and Background checking prospective tenants
5 December 2019 | 10 replies

What is the best way to run a credit and background check on a prospective tenant? I have heard of a few different sites that do this but I am curious as to which is the best and most economically friendly.. 

Frank Jennings Tenant Application Content
8 August 2022 | 5 replies

I am constructing a tenant application and looking at others I noticed that some applications have spaces for bank account information and credit references. Do you recommend putting those on there? Wouldn't pulling t...

Oscka Flocka first time landlord!
15 April 2015 | 4 replies

I'm looking to become a landlord in the near future. I've already looked into a duplex with tenants in place. any tips? what to do and what not to do for beginning landlords? I've talked to my realtor friend and she g...

David Hald Tenant wants a roommate
14 February 2020 | 3 replies

I've had a tenant in place since 12/2019, now PM is asking if another tenant can move in (a friend of current tenant, they say).
What should I require legally from this person, apart from his personal details? Separa...

Brandon Roundtree Home security systems
31 October 2022 | 2 replies

Not sure if having a home security system on your property is normal when renting to tenants. But my question is whether or not it is permittable to have exterior cameras around the house that you may have access to i...

Yvette Chung Property with Existing Tenants - How to transfer the lease?
14 July 2020 | 6 replies

Hi! Does anyone know what kind of document needs to be included in the sale when selling/buying a property that comes with existing tenants? How can I, the buyer, make sure that everything is transferred to me properl...

Amy Janota Bidding wars among potential tenants?
16 October 2017 | 8 replies

Hello all! I'm in the process of re-renting one of our SFRs, and have 3 separate (seemingly qualified, although obviously not yet fully screened) parties who would like to move forward with the application process....