I've been a landlord for seven years, but I'm just curious about what the rest of you do.  I always feel a little uncomfortable in this case.  Okay, let's say today is Tuesday.  You talk to Person #1 on the phone, pre...

I am renting out my unfurnished 2BR / 2 BA townhouse for $2k/month. Security deposit is $3,500 + first and last month's rent are the move-in costs, bringing it to $7,500. Right now I got 2 prospective tenants, both wo...

I have a tenant (great income, excellent credit) that signed a lease beginning June 2020. Am I being unreasonable to ask for first, last, and deposit now (Nov 19')?

Hi all. I have prospective tenants who are willing to commit by 5/20/18 for a rental that's available 6/1/18. They do not want the lease to begin until 6/15/18 and are willing to do a 12.5-month lease, taking it to 6/...

I am looking for a bank that holds tenants security deposits and automatically pays the interest directly to the tenant annually, see the rest for description.Hello, I am a first time property owner and am trying to f...

I am fairly new to being a landlord, and have my first pain point on a deposit prior to signed lease. I had a group of 3 girls that submitted application, were approved, then gave me half deposit and agreed via e-mai...

Tenant signed a lease with me to start on 09/01. As soon as it was signed, 08/12, the tenant went silent. I've tried reaching out several times by phone, text, email with no response. First just as a simple welcome an...

From reading Brandon Turner's Book on Managing Rental Properties, on his Deposit to Hold Agreement sheet, he writes, "Other Move in Funds must be paid in amount of: $__".What are other move in funds?

I have a 3 br/1.5 bath condo (1120 sq ft) for rent in South California at $2,400 per month. What would you say is a fair amount to charge as a refundable security & cleaning deposit?

Hello Fellow BP-ers,Recently my tenants gave me notice to vacate and told me that they will NOT be paying the last month rent and asked me to take it from the deposit.  I could not convince them otherwise.  Now they h...