For those that saw my first BP post yesterday asking if you would allow chickens, and if so, what you would charge for a deposit...I met said applicant today. When I informed her that there would be strict guidelines ...

We have listed the property for 2 days and have 6 completed applications, and have scheduled about 10 showings. I am happy to have a lot of interest, but I need help navigating this specific tenant scenario.We have at...

Hi, Everyone,What is your rent pricing strategy in San Jose, CA? I talked to a senior part-time landlord, who has several rentals in bay area and run them herself for 20 years. The ways she does is to price them much ...

So I have an applicant who says she will pay 8 months rent upfront to get the house. It sounds a bit of like overcompensation to me. Is it a normal thing, and what is usually the reason tenants want to do this?

Have a SF rental in Pittsburgh area. Looking to convert to student housing ie all undergrad. Apparently this is a niche market. At this point, looking for anyone to give me coverage. Extra glitch: House is jointly ow...

I recently purchase my first house and I want to rent the extra bedroom. I have more questions than answers right now so any advice is welcome.  Below are a few topics I could use some help with:- Recommendations on w...

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in an effort to improve my telephone screening skills and save travel expenses to see the tenant face to face, i would like to screen people on the phone better. more specifically, these three questions:

1) what...

Screening tenants is an important step in the property management process. By thoroughly vetting potential tenants, you can ensure that you choose reliable, responsible renters who will pay their rent on time and ta...

Hi all,I live in South Florida where Home Owners Associations and Condo Owners Associations are dominant.  I'm trying to get an unbiased opinion on Association Move In Fees (Non-Refundable) vs. Security Deposits (Refu...

I have potential tenants that are interested in a unit I have listed on Zillow for rent.  Typically I have used an agent in the past, but decided to rent it on my own.  I am at a stage where I have interested couple, ...