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...

Hello Everyone,I need everyone's input on a deal that I'm in the process of making.  Here are details: Specs: Duplex built in 1976, each unit with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroomPurchase price / financing: $199,000 with 20...

The recent Federal Reserve meeting has sparked much discussion, particularly around the rate changes. It's essential to understand the broader context of these adjustments and their implications. Here’s an analysis of...

As always I turn to this forum with a scenario. Potential renters with 100k in the bank. Self Employed and appears last rental location was owned by a brother. On the rental application they put the first name of t...

Well. Many of you have been helpful (THANK YOU!) to me already so I'm going to continue to share my experience. This is my 4th or 5th post since I've begun this process. On Friday, I listed my first property for rent ...

One of my properties, the best cash flowing SFR, has been vacant for 2 months. I’ve never experienced this huge of a lack of qualified applicants. I’ve started a no animals policy because the dog & human damage fr...

Has anyone here ever used a virtual assistant? Can you recommend a good place to find/hire one? I need one that is bilingual (English + Spanish).

I recently posted my rental on Zillow (and Trulia, Hotpads) and getting decent responses. I was informed by one lead that there is someone else posing as owner of my property on Craigslist and charging half the rent. ...

Recently posted a 3 bedroom completely renovated apartment on Zillow, Craigslist, Domu and Apartments.com. The apartment is in a good area of Chicago.I've gotten nothing but awful applicants despite being very clear i...

I have two applicants for a SFR. Ironically booth are from Seattle and claim they are moving to Dallas for new jobs. They don't have the offer letters but have provided contacts to verify the new job offer. Their back...