Summer Noyes
Can I deny a couple because one tenant has poor credit
I'm currently screening applicants for our first rental property. I have a couple that applied. His credit and background is great. Hers is horrible. Can I deny the whole situation because of one applicant (I"m in Cal...
Nathan Williams
Will insurance cover tenant damages?
As I begin my real estate investing journey I am constantly looking for ways to mitigate risks associated with buying rental properties.One thought that crossed my mind was, "Does insurance cover the costs of repairin...
Manoj N.
Renting to a person who is likely to file for bankruptcy
I have an applicant - a nice family - who applied for my house. Their business went bankrupt in 2007 (filed for a bankruptcy then) and their second business also went into debt due to non-payment from clients 2013. C...
Kyle Brown
Rental Agreements and Applications
Purchasing my first duplex in South Jersey and am looking for advice as to how to get rental agreements and applications written up and reviewed? Is it worth it to get an attorney to do this or is it fine to write one...
Shawn C.
KeyCheck used for MTR Owner-Occupied SFH (1 tenant with own 1bdr/1bath)
Hello MTR landlords!I've decided to use KeyCheck for my MTR listing on FurnishedFinder, and I understand that KC offers criminal background check, credit report, and eviction history. I'm going to have an attorney rev...
Michael Seeker
MySmartMove Discount
I thought BP offers a $5 discount for MySmartMove, but whenever I go to resources and click "Tenant Screening" and hit "Learn More" under the Landlord section, the pricing shows $25 for the basic and +$5 for the a...
Drew Sygit
New Michigan Law: Landlords Can't Discriminate on Tenant Income Source
New year, new laws (Senate bills 205, 206 & 207).Effective January 2, 2025, Michigan landlords can no longer consider a tenant's source of income when screening them. (income = 3 x monthly rent, Debt-To-Income, et...
Cody F.
How do you report evictions and collect debt?
I've had to evict several people in the past few months, how do you go about reporting that so other land lords know? And is there a way to garnish wages or go about collecting that debt or will they just get away wit...
David Richard
Finally! I’m going to be a first time landlord...
I never thought I would be a home owner... especially since I live in NYC. But a coworker told me about Union City, Nj and it looks like I’ll finally have my first property by the end of the month!My first two family ...
Bily Elliott
Long term tenant is moving out!
So about 5 years ago I bought a small SFR. I have an employee who had worked for me for several years, and he had been renting at his current place for many years. I knew there would be some problems renting to an e...