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Hi everyone,
I'm just getting started on purchasing my first property (see my previous post for more on my situation). I'm looking to invest in long-term rentals in the Metro Detroit area, and I just got in contact w...
I am torn between the two potential tenants listed below. I would love some feedback:
Tenant 1- One adult male (30ish) with sister of his ex wife and a cousin and a dog. Credit is 638 with clean record. Seems...
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Good Morning BP members. I am just starting out, I recently purchased a duplex. I plan on doing owner occupied for the first year but I wanted to hear for everyone out there. What are you using to screen your tenants ...
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Hello wonderful community! We would like to put our current apartment up for rent. Can anyone direct me toward any resources on how to start this process? Meaning, should I set up an LLC? What are some good sites for ...
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I recently had a conversation with my Insurance provider (AMICA) for the past 4 years on my umbrella policy. As we chatted she asked me questions about my existing portfolio f 5 rental properties. She asked if they ...
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I am interested in investing with a hard money lending firm, as in investing my own money to fund deals through them. What steps should I take to vet this lending firm?I've spoken with them, seen examples of previous ...
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Looking for some insight from the BP community. What specific credit score, if any, do you require when screening tenants? And are you no longer using a specific credit score in light of concerns with Fair Housing, ...
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Found an offmarket seller looking to offload two 4plexs, interested in seller financing but he still has a mortgage. I hear that subject-to may be a viable option for this situation -- any recommended sources of infor...
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I had always been told I own studs in on my condos and the HOA was responsible for insuring buildings. I just got a notice from one of my HOA's that they don't purchase flood insurance on the buildings due to cost, I ...
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Hi guys,How do you screen your applicants before renting them an apartment or house? What kind of criteria you'll look for and what platform you'll use? Any advice would be great appreciated!