Recently 2 new grads from out of State applied to rent my vacant 3 bed apartment. (They are hoping to find a third roommate soon) They haven’t got jobs and don’t have enough savings, so we ask for a co-signer. However...

I have been looking into RGV area recently. After talking to an agent, it sounds like quality tenants are hard to come by in the area. Or they don't look at credit scores AS MUCH when evaluating an applicant. Is this ...

Hello!I am renting in a new rental condo (which was my home for 10 years, so I'm attached). I spent a lot of money adding new laminate, fresh paint, and a new water heater when I moved out, so the property is in good ...

Do you guys run a credit and background check on every applicant?  I have several rental properties, and I am inclined to not run background or credit checks on students that are in professional graduate school (medic...

I am torn between the two potential tenants listed below. I would love some feedback:

Tenant 1- One adult male (30ish) with sister of his ex wife and a cousin and a dog. Credit is 638 with clean record. Seems...

Good Morning BP members. I am just starting out, I recently purchased a duplex. I plan on doing owner occupied for the first year but I wanted to hear for everyone out there. What are you using to screen your tenants ...

Calling all landlords,I would love to get feedback on what other landlords are using for tenant screening services. Company or service referrals, cost, pros, cons? I will be renting both units in my first duplex in th...

Hi, I am a newbie to property investment who purchased a secondary home and a investment property using the same lender within  a few months timeframe. I see this effecting my credit score heavily. Is there a better o...

I'm unfamiliar with this score but I've done some research and supposedly it is more accurate than a regular credit score as it reports rent payments. My question is: If a landlord does not report rent payments for th...

Hey everybody - I'm looking for more information on lease-to-own options out of Houston, TX. 1. for me personally as I can't secure a traditional mortgage on my own yet, and 2. as a tool in my real estate tool belt. F...