Hello, I have a property coming up for lease in June and I have found a tenant who wants the property.  Properties in this area rent very fast.  My question is can I secure a deposit/holding fee from them 2 months out...

I recently ran across three companies that issue Surety Bonds as an alternative to security deposits. The idea is simple: instead of requiring tenants to front a hefty security deposit up front -- could be $2,500 arou...

Hi everyone, I am about to list my very first investment property for rent. I'm curious as to the proper amount to charge for a security deposit. I was thinking 1 months rent, which is $850. Is that too much? Also, an...

Hi all,I just purchased a property in Gloucester City; its a duplex with one unit rented, and another vacant. I've been trying to get tenants in with not much luck so far, and I had one prospective tenant say that my ...

I've normally been a lurker here, but I recently closed on my first property with my brother, so maybe I'll be a little more active from here on out 🙂We bought a duplex that has tenants on each side who have lived the...

How do you all collect rent and security deposit?Cash, check, zelle or any recommended software?

Hello,I had to evict a tenant because of excessive noise (all the neighbors complained), having a cat and a dog in the unit which was not allowed under the terms of the lease, and for allowing her friend and her frien...

BP community,Property is an English basement located in Washington, DC.Is there a definitive guide to what you can and cannot charge your tenant for repairs/upkeep out of their security deposit? For example,- my tenan...

Hi All, first time posting and appreciate all the invaluable info over the years. Have a tenant that is moving out after 3 years. They take very good care of our end unit TH but have been the most needy of our 5 tenan...

Hi Everyone,So I had a recent turnover and my property was left in very bad shape. One of my biggest problems was the odor and damage that was left from the tenants dogs. Now in my lease, I do include a $250 non refun...