I am looking to see what people are using for processes on screening tenants. Meaning what forms/communication do you use and when to screen a potential tenant and the paperwork to get to rented. I'm sure the process ...

Hey guysI would like to ask for a legal advice.Year ago I screened a tenant and except for a bankruptcy and finding out he used to a lawyer whom license got suspended I decided to give it a shot. I own 6 unit building...

Hi Everyone,I have an interesting question regarding a potential tenant. A guy came around the property over the weekend and seemed like a good, upstanding dude. He was open about having a dog, only smoking outside, e...

It seems about 90% of my inquiries on a rental include a “ I have one or more ESO’s”. It used to be a trickle here and there, but now it’s just about everyone. It’s more the college age crowd where everyone has an ESO...

Hi! First post here. Story time!So I am in the process of finding my "House Hack". Found a Duplex (no hoa!), made a deal, signed some docs, found an attorney, and 7 days later the Seller's attorney vetoed the deal. So...

Hi All, I am about to go into contract for a 2 fam house in NYC (Queens). The home was a single fam converted to a 2 fam years ago. There is no Certificate of Occupancy (CO) on file and from my understanding, the only...

Are you suppose to send a letter after you have reviewed an application and you find that the applicant isn't suited for a rental? If so I'm wondering about what things are acceptable to deny an applicant. Obvious rea...

I have a great tenant who wanted her brother to move in with her.  He just graduated from high school.  So, I googled him and found his twitter account.  He talked about being drunk and high and used really vulgar and...

Hi!I received a threatening letter from an attorney regarding an accident that apparently occurred at a home I used to own. I seller-financed the home to the buyer a few years back and had a contract in place clearly ...

As an agent, I am working with a buyer who is showing interest in a particular home that is a legal two family, the basement is set up as an illegal third unit. Being that the property is located in New York, what are...