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John Chung Tenant application with low credit score - how to reply
15 March 2023 | 13 replies

Hey all,
New landlord here.  I recently got someone looking to rent my unit.  Unfortunately, this individual has less than standard credit score (close to 500).  Also has outstanding collections on some credit cards....

Caleb Clay Tenants that don't check the minimum credit score box.
7 January 2019 | 11 replies

I have some younger tenants that are applying to rent a 2/1 from me. They said they have unpaid medical bills and that wrecked their credit. I was thinking of keeping 2x monthly rent for a security deposit to offset t...

Chris Hall BRRRR'ing - How Tapping a Heloc Affects One's Credit Score
22 April 2020 | 14 replies

Hey everyone, I'm a fairly green buy and hold investor in Raleigh, NC with two deals done now (long term buy and holds, single family residences, very basic), and I'm looking to keep building my portfolio in the next ...

Account Closed Can I require a certain credit score to rent?
14 August 2009 | 4 replies

Is it legal to require a certain credit score along with filling out a credit app, for prospective tenants? Thats one way Ive thought of keeping my rentals trouble free.

Ashley Sanchez 700 Credit Score for First Time Invesor/Buyer Funding
6 October 2016 | 2 replies

Hi everyone!

Quick question--

I will be purchasing my first home and recently decided shortly before joining BP that I would purchase a multifamily home instead of a single family home in Ga for all the mang benefi...

Jacob Beemer Checking Credit Score before applying for an FHA Loan
14 April 2017 | 4 replies

Hi everyone, I am going to be applying for an FHA loan here soon. My question is should I get a credit report before I go and apply? Or have the bank run it? Also I was reading about AnnualCreditReport.com. Is that a ...

Miquel Julia FHA Loans when new to the US | Credit Score
30 June 2022 | 3 replies

Hello everyone,
I work for a big German multinational and will transfer to the US starting next year. My goal is to stop renting my savings away and househack my first property in the US (co-owner of some properties ...

Ryan Linskey How much should I worry about my credit score?
9 September 2016 | 24 replies

Hello,

My name is Ryan and I am new to BP and real estate investing. I having been doing a lot of reading and listening as I prepare to begin my investing career in Portland, OR. Our plan is to buy and hold while "ho...

Mark Kille Best way to monitor credit score without the spam?
2 November 2023 | 3 replies

What resource have you found that is the best way to monitor your credit scores without obligation, spam, and preferrably for free?

Matthew Netwon Minimum credit score for applicants? And how to price?
14 May 2022 | 9 replies

Hello,I'm asking about the Olympia/Thurston county area. What minimum credit score should I honor? And what's the best way to determine how to price your property for rent?