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Rex Sundberg deposit to hold property
9 April 2024 | 3 replies

Hello, I have a property coming up for lease in June and I have found a tenant who wants the property.  Properties in this area rent very fast.  My question is can I secure a deposit/holding fee from them 2 months out...

Mac Boeve Deposit to Hold vs Signing a Lease Early
16 August 2022 | 4 replies

I have a rental unit available currently with an excellent tenant that wants to move in at the beginning of next month (2-1/2 weeks from now). I'm trying to figure out whether I should have her sign the lease early or...

Tom Smith How to rent to a tenant moving in from out of state?
24 May 2018 | 5 replies

How to rent to a tenant moving in from out of state? Do we have them pay the deposit first and conduct a background/credit check? Do we have them sign the lease electronically or through email? Conversely, if I am to ...

Brandon Stephens Return of Deposit to hold property I never moved into​
23 June 2017 | 7 replies

I paid a $650 deposit to hold a property I wanted to move into on July 1st but I never moved in can I get my full deposit back in Indiana?

Jack B. It's raining qualified applicants! What to do!? lol
13 March 2020 | 42 replies

I was worried I wouldn't find a replacement tenant this time of year since I know it's harder this time of year. The rent zestimate on zillow seemed inaccurate at $2,200, my own comps brought it to $2,800. Sure enough...

Melissa Kessler Issues w/ Getting Information Back/not following directions
8 June 2022 | 11 replies

Hi,
I have potential tenants that I sent the application to for signature and deposit - they sent it back with no signature and no deposit and did not include pertinant information on the app - I had to go back and f...

Andrew Beckmann Nurse contract cancelled days before move in
19 July 2023 | 23 replies

Hello BP community!I realized I need to utilize this resource more when I have situations I'm not sure how to handle as a newer investor/landlord and could use the input/advice of a group of experienced people. Here i...

Kim H. Who else has used the Bigger Pockets Pro Plan Lease?
3 October 2021 | 3 replies

Hi all,Our real estate agent provided us a free previously attorney approved lease, but I noticed it's outdated (example: it mentions 3 day notices but WA requires now a 14 day eviction notice for non rent payment).  ...

Maclovio Garcia jr Potential Tenant and holding fee
27 July 2022 | 2 replies

Hello, my wife and I are first-time landlords and have some new tenants we would like to approve. Both are nurses and meet all of our qualifications; however, their current lease does not end until September 25. They ...

Wade Penner Should I collect first month's rent in advance through Cozy?
15 April 2021 | 4 replies

I have tenants moving out 6/30, and I listed a couple units to be safe.  I'm nearly finished vetting renters for both units, and now I need to determine 1) I will for sure collect the security deposit at the lease sig...