Daniel Peterson
Criminal Background Checks and Generic Names
Hey Guys,I recently received an application from a potential tenant and ran his credit/criminal history using mysmartmove.com. This person has a very generic name (e.g. John Smith) and the criminal history came back w...
Corey Dutton
Trader Finally Convicted in Manipulation of LIBOR
Found guilty in conspiring with 20 other traders and brokers to rig LIBOR to benefit his own trading positions, Tom Hayes was finally convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison by a U.K. judge. This is the longest ...
Randy Gross
Has anyone sought out people on parole/probation as renters?
i just purchased my first 2 investment homes both 3br 2ba avg. 1400sq ft each.
I'm thinking about contacting the state probation office to find my renters as i will look for an older first time offender.
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Angel Riera
Rejecting potential tenants with criminal records
Hey folks!!First time going through the screening process. Got what seemed to be good candidates via Zillow, except one of the applicants background check came in clean but I can find them on online news sites for arm...
Account Closed
Getting financing with a 25 year old felony
What to do when you get denied a hard money loan because of a 25 year old, felony conviction?
Jason L.
Would you rent to a convicted felon?
A couple applied to rent one of my houses (note: this is through an independent leasing services and I have not met or spoken to the applicants myself). They sent a long intro letter saying the boyfriend was convicted...
Adam Shelley
Seeking Section 8 Landlords in Jefferson County
Hello all,I work with a formerly-homeless population in a Supported Permanent Housing program. All participants have a Section 8 voucher and a case manager to help them remain in housing. I'm seeking Section 8 propert...
Amber Gonion
St. Paul follows Minneapolis lead in limiting landlord rights
A little heads up from our local realtor association “The City Council on June 3 postponed a public hearing and vote on the SAFE Housing Tenant Protections, which would mandate several measures meant to protect tenant...
Aaron Silk
Renting to a Sex Offender
Hello everyone,I have a question that I am hoping to get some help with. I thank you in advance for any responses. I have a potential tenant that has contacted me about a property that I own and is available for rent....
Kristi C.
Strange issue involving vandal stalker...
I am looking at a property to buy for a rental, but there is a problem not related to the house itself.
I have a stalker who enjoys vandalizing my personal property. He has broken into my house and stolen things. He ...