Bryan Bacallao
What's the best way to screen tenants & collect rent??
So I'm looking to purchase my 1st rental property. How/what should I use to screen potential tenants? What's the best way to collect rent? Is it normal to get the 1st and last months rent plus security deposit OR just...
Sam Rispaud
Anyone have experience getting BGE to move utilities?
I would like to put a garage or parking pad at the rear of a property in Baltimore City however there is a support cable from a utility pole blocking access. Does anyone have experience getting BGE to move something l...
Nicholas Frugale
Has anyone used the Zillow application / screening process for their rentals
Hi All,I am in the process of listing my first rental and was wondering what everyone's thoughts were regarding the Zillow Application and Screening services for tenants? Has anyone used them and what are the pros an...
Erik Gardea
Denying Tenant Applications
Im really new to the landlording game, and im trying to get clear information on how to properly and legally deny a tenant application. I am aware that in my state, Minnesota, If the landlord accepts a screening fee t...
Jordan Deaver
How do i find high quality tenants? HELP
I am currently a small time landlord. I have 2 properties for rent. Both 2 bed 1 bath. 900 sq. ft. . They are both newly remodeled, not top shelf but fairly nice. I had a bad tenant and now I am really desperate for g...
Luke H.
Pet Removal Notice Template
Hello,Need to notify tenants that they must remove all inside and outside pets from rental property.Does anyone have a Pet Removal Notice letter I can have a look at? I've created one already, but want to see if ther...
Jordan S.
Therapy Service Dogs & Pet Fees
Hi All,We have a tenant with an 18 month lease expiring in June. We have had a $50/month pet fee in place for her dog since day one. Tenant has expressed numerous times that she doesn't agree with the pet fee but ha...
Lesley Futterknecht
Noob here. Overwhelmed by response to my 'for rent' sign.
This is a good problem to have, but I have no idea what the best way is to handle it. Hubs and I closed on our first ever income property last Friday. It's an unoccupied duplex in a so-so part of town (but on the bo...
Peter K.
Digital Rental Application softwares?
In this new age, I feel like a digital rental application would be suitable than a paper copy.Is there such software(s) that provide the service for landlords for very low cost or possibly free?
Monica Tao
Short Sale Class Note
Hi everyone, I'm new to the BP, one week to be exact. Love to share something here as everyone else did.I took a 3hr short sale class today in Long Island, NY. Just want to share some notes I took down and love to hea...