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Steve S. Have a tenant starting in 2 months. When to get security deposit?
10 May 2017 | 12 replies

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?

Jennifer Rogers Renting to non citizens
18 November 2021 | 5 replies

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!

Chad Lundquist Large dog deposit / monthly fees
8 April 2022 | 18 replies

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...

Ramez Qubain How to structure a deal between two partners, one with cash and one with good credit?
10 August 2023 | 5 replies

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...

Edith Yuh security deposit in installments
12 March 2022 | 19 replies

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...

Marco Lopez Purchasing a Rental Property with Tenants in place.
3 November 2020 | 6 replies

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...

Pranitha Shandi Sacramento, CA pet rent max? (Lease created wit Zillow caps $30)
9 March 2021 | 7 replies

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...

Scott Ficek 3 tenants sign lease, 1 moves out, new 1 moves in-new lease?
7 September 2007 | 2 replies

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 ...

Ramon Copeland How To Handle Deposit Situation
7 June 2020 | 8 replies

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 ...

Sofiya Cherni Montgomery County, MD non-refundable pet fee change start date
28 January 2025 | 11 replies

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...