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They just passed background and credit report today. When should o have them sign the lease and cut the check for the deposit and first month's rent?
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Hello,Has anyone rented to an expat before? I have a furnished rental and have ex pat applicants. What are some ways to safeguard myself against risk? Thank you!
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Hey BP family, I was wondering if anyone had any advice on allowing pets (specifically large dogs) into their rentals. We have a policy that we only allow dogs up to 50 pounds, but one of our tenants is moving out and...
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Hi Bigger Pockets Community, I have a business partner who wants to partner with me in buying a rental single-family home, however he has cash but no credit and i have credit but no cash. How would you suggest doing a...
I am moving and renting out my condo ($2700/month) in the San Francisco Bay Area. A prospective applicant asked me prior to viewing the property whether they can pay their security deposit (1.5 rent) in 4 installments...
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I'll be closing this Tuesday on a property in Chicago in Hermosa neighborhood. It consists of a coach house in the back with 2 units and a store front. All 3 are currently occupied, the 2 residential units are current...
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Is there a maximum monthly pet rent that I can charge in Sacramento, CA. I want to charge $40 monthly.
I am using Zillow for the first time to create a Lease for a property in Sacramento, CA.
While I like that Zill...
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I am interested in hearing other landlords thoughts on this. I don't see it often, but just had it happen to me and got me thinking maybe I am putting myself in a bad situation.
Three roommates move in and sign the ...
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I have ( I should say had) a potential tenant she past the screening process says she doesn't want the apartment for another 30 days (July 1st) ok no problem I said I wanted a security deposit = (to 1 months rent) if ...
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Hi,I noticed last year in Montgomery County Landlord-Tenant Handbook that landlords may no longer charge non-refundable pet fees. I do not recall this statement last time I browsed it a few years prior. Does anyone kn...