Jason Wen
Need Opinions: Getting a new roommate who has surgery next week?
I'm a 28 year old male, and had a 60 year old male roommate who works in a school apply to live with me (roommate situation, private bedrooms with shared common areas). He hasn't been evicted from his current place pe...
Chris Sones
First time landlord story
Hi all,New member here! I thought I'd share my story of my first time renting which has been a huge learning experience. My brother directed me to this site for a reference and I've been reading a little here and ther...
Anthony Marini
Rental is getting plenty of showings but no applications
Good morning!My wife and I recently purchased a new home and are planning on making our current home a rental property. I have listed the property on Zillow/Trulia/Hotpads as well as Craigslist. We have what I would...
Jack Forester
What will you add to your next lease?
What will you add to your next lease? I use a ezLandlord forms which allow you to pick and choose some rules for the property and ensure you are 100% legal for your state (no I don't work for them). They cover a lot...
Richard Phillip Lewis
What Utilities to include in the rent?
I'm in the process of gathering applications to rent my recently renovated duplex in Point Pleasant, NJ. My initial plan was to simply have tenants pay Rent + Utilities. I showed the property the other day and a tenan...
Steve Rozenberg
How Important is an Applicant's Credit Score, REALLY?
How Important is an Applicants Credit Score in Applying for One of Your Properties?
Marc Possoff
Section 8 property manager
Have property that we want to section 8. It’s a completely renovated house in Philadelphia in a zip that’s a class A but the neighborhood is probably a C. It’s starting to become gentrified. With section 8 do you need...
Jennifer Bowen
How to prevent a professional tenant
Good read. And it begs the question, if you're new to the game, how do you prevent professional tenants from moving in and taking advantage of your lack of experience? Indianapolis' worst renter owes thousands, but la...
Ruel K.
Prospective Tenant
Would you rent your condominium or any property to a tenant who says upfront that they have no credit history but can show pay stubs that they could afford the rent? This is my first post here by the way. I appreciate...
Zulf H.
Need Advice - Unable to get hold of tenant at my unit for 6 month
HI There, I need some advise here as this situation is unique. I have a tenant at one of my properties - they have lived there for over 5 years and have always paid rent. Since last year due to covid they have been la...