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Results (108)
Andrey Y. Basic tenant screening ... and why its likely overated
17 February 2015 | 32 replies

I think its pretty safe to say that most people have their own opinion on the level of screening that tenants require in their market. Most people would run a credit check and possibly a background check.

Personally,...

Alan B. Received my first "landlord emergency" phone call.
20 November 2014 | 22 replies

Received my first "landlord emergency" call the other night.Quick back story about my experience since I don't post often: I'm a new investor managing and rehabbing a duplex right now. The lower level is rented out wi...

Lauren Van Riper Tenant wants extension - you will not believe the reason
14 April 2017 | 114 replies

Long post -  HELP.I got an email this morning from my tenant that I sent a non-renewal letter to last month. I gave this tenant an extra month to find new housing as it is very difficult to find housing here. She has ...

Fred Ramos Why You should Stop Buying Rentals And Become The Bank
12 September 2016 | 79 replies

Let's set the tone straight; most people don't get into the rental business because they like to manage problematic tenants, deal with leaky toilets or attend eviction hearings.Most people follow traditional investmen...

Tim Johnson Keeping the druggie money
1 March 2016 | 47 replies

Hi BP!My wife and I purchased an 18 unit multifamily in December.  The building is full of mostly great people, but there was one fellow that always smelled like pot.  We talked to him about it but the odors continued...

Crystal Oneill First Time Trying To Wholesale A Home And Not Sure What To Do
8 May 2018 | 27 replies

Hello - I am trying to do my first wholesale deal.  The property is in Indianapolis which is where I live and the owner lives in California.  We agreed on a price, so I filled out and sent him the contract and he is p...

Thomas S. APPLICANTS YOU WON"T RENT TO.
14 March 2016 | 53 replies

Aside from the usual, human rights and discrimination aside, are there those type or class of applicant that you will not even consider renting to. Excluding the obvious such as criminals, those with pets or children ...

Westin Hudnall Would you rent to a sex offender if the offense was a 17 with a 15 year old ?
4 November 2014 | 74 replies

Nice couple ; good work history ; no pets ; plenty of money ; but prior sex offender case 10 years ago (17 year old with a 15 year old)Possible long term tenant :Let me know your thoughts

Lulu Nguyen Rental housing and domestic violence
25 September 2019 | 48 replies

Hi all,
We rented our place to  a couple but one of them became abusive to the other after splitting up. Both of them are on the lease. What is a way to remove the abuser? It is possible that the victim might want to...