I am considering changing my application acceptance policy from first come, first served, to choosing the most qualified applicant and wanted some thoughts on this.1.  How long do you accept applications for?  Do you ...

I have a newly renovated 3BR in Texas.  I listed the property and received an applicant from 4 25 year olds, who in aggregate meet the income requirements of the listing. This is a disaster.  I had not intended to re...

My wife has this theory that lower rent actually gets you better qualified tenants, on the premise that since they're more desirable but often just as frugal as anyone else they can stand out from the field and get th...

OK, for some of you long-term landlords this is probably an easy one.
I looked at the applicants' pay-stubs and SSI letter, and pro forma, with two jobs, overtime, and SSI, they do make 3x the rent.
My main question...

The person who is potentially leasing our condo is wanting to verify our ID that we own the condo.  He asked for a copy of our drivers license.  I have reservations about giving someone I don't know a copy of my ID.  ...

Hi, I just closed on my 1st rental home and will close on 2nd rental in 3 weeks.Where is the best place to buy/download a good rental application form?(I didn't like some of the wording on the free one from BP).Same f...

In the last month or so I’ve received tenant applicants that would like  to supply their own credit reports? I have always ran their credit report and charged them. I use my own company that I work with. I hate to los...

Hey Everyone,

Well next thing you know it will be Rental Showing Season.
I am curious about how each of you show your rentals. I check through Bigger Pockets and didn't find that much info on this subject. In particu...

I'm curious where the rest of you fall in terms of charging application fees on open units.  In the past, I have allowed tenants to apply for free.  After selecting my top candidate I have them complete a background/c...

I'd like to know what is your biggest pain point about getting applicant's previous landlord references or giving references?1. Landlords don't respond back to your request for landlord reference. Either you can't get...