Any landlords also self-manage their properties through an LLC? I set up a property management company this year and intend to get into the business of property management. But I wanted to start with my house first. T...

Hi all.  Newbie question that I couldn't find an answer to (though I'm sure its on here somewhere!)  We had about 8 showings to prospective renters today for a small house.  Several expressed interest and asked for a ...

I went to the streamlined EIDL and I see it asks for not only EIN but also my ssn, date of birth, bank account number.  Is anyone concerned that this system could be hacked and identity be stolen?Also - this is where ...

New to this whole thing so please be gentle.Im honestly scared of being sued.I did the research and jumped in with both feet...twice. I actually bought my first two rental houses at the same time and went through the ...

When applying for a mortgage loan, it is important to find out the lenders' liquidity requirements before you even complete or submit a formal loan application. Part of the pre-application process at Atlas is to revie...

My wife has expressed concern about allowing people who are applying for our properties to know our home address (to send applications when they need to be mailed).  Even tenants who pay for rent know our address so t...

what is the rule of thumb when you have a primary applicant who completes the rental application and their significant other who will also occupy the property refuses to complete application and credit and backgrou...

Hello,I am putting together a deal and looking for a title company in Chicago.  One got back to me with their pricing and I'd love some advice about whether it is a fair price or not.  It is more than I thought, at th...

Hi everyone,Quick question:  Is it ok to ask in a rental application how long a prospective tenant expects/plans/hopes to live/rent at the property?  While no one can predict the future, their reply would still offer ...

Hi guys,How do you screen your applicants before renting them an apartment or house? What kind of criteria you'll look for and what platform you'll use?  Any advice would be great appreciated!