Is it just the simple fact an eviction exists that I should deny an application, or should I look at the nature and facts of the eviction and consider criminal history before deciding to just deny the application beca...

Hi all,Every time I list a property, I get at least 1-2 people who contact me and want to move in that afternoon/evening. I always tell them no for a number of reasons, one being that the background check usually take...

I have read numerous times how important it is to have your screening guidelines clear and in writing and to stick to them. I understand that -- but is it possible to use different screening rules for different proper...

I checked the website of Rentprep and Smartmove, it says you (landlord) can pay or the tenant. How does that work exactly? Do I need to collect a check with the application from the tenant and then pay it as I screen ...

What’s up everyone - Part time investor coming out of Bayonne, NJ. First post here as I am fairly new to BP! Looking for some advice and good insight.
I recently put a 2FAM under contract with the sole purpose to con...

Hi everyone,

This is my first post on BP! I am very excited to have found this great forum.

We have some single family homes here in Seattle. We just had one house on the market, and thought we had set...

Can't get a hold of their references, claim they are employed, offer last years tax return, but when I decline and ask for a recent pay stub, I never hear from them again...I've had so many weirdo's apply recently who...

Have someone who just graduated from a university and is relocating for work and is interested in renting my condo. Application all checked out and had My Smart Move run the background checks and it all checked out go...

I’ve been showing and taking applications for my first rental property. The applicants all seem to fall into one of two categories:1. better than 3x income but credit problems ranging from missing some payments for so...

I recently acquired five buy and hold rental properties in Atlanta. Given that I am new to this particular market, I am in need of a lender that can perform a cash out refi on these houses. The lender will most likely...