I handle the bulk of my own local background checks for free, although when I get a good-looking applicant who has spent a significant part of their lives somewhere else, I use and highly recommend TransUnion SmartMov...

Own a buuilding with multiple family units in Phili, For the last 5 to 6 months have been receiving so many complaints about missing or damaged packages (without contents), The doors autolock and require a pin for any...

Good morning,I'm looking for insights from anyone who has had success with (or developed a niche of, or failed at!) buying houses and renting them back to their original owners.  I'm thinking our target market would b...

I have a rental that is kind of unique so it is a little hard to rent.  I have had what I thought was a great potential renter complete the application.  The problem is both the husband and wife have terrible credit (...

What is the best state that has laws that favors landlords? I am in NY and laws here, could (imo) break you. Any advice is appreciated it

I was just asked what my "average tenant" is. I realized that that's changed over the years, and, at least for me, good tenants seem to be partially related to being a good landlord.When I stated out I wasn't a good l...

hey fellow landlords I ran a couple applicants today and the couple is decent, but my questions is to whoever has used screenworks or something similar with an address check. She said her name was changed because she ...

Hi Bigger Pockets,
How do you deal with the excess traffic problem, when you have no actual proof or official statement from law enforcement regarding drug activity (which would allow/require and immediate 3-day evi...

Hello everyone,

I recently heard Kathy Fettke talk about this on her podcast. I’ve yet to purchase my first rental property, though I am taking steps towards accomplishing that goal, and it’s one question I hadn’t ev...

My family and I live next door to section 8 tenants who are a nightmare. I have pictures of them selling drugs and smoking marijuana. I've filed reports through the police no action was fully taken. My car was broken ...