When you know the person won't qualify based on what they told you (credit) and you explain the application/prescreening process explaining this will be an issue, but they want to go ahead and submit an application an...

Question for you Landlords out there: What is your process for showing a unit and screening tenants? I have heard that some landlords require an application and background (which would include a fee) before they will ...

Hello everyone. I have a property manager who takes care of my properties for rent as I live 4 long hours away. It has come to my attention that they are relying solely on zillow, craigslist and a sign in the property...

Hey all, My husband and I are in escrow on a place in Yucca Valley, CA (just west of Joshua Tree) that we plan on STRing. Has anyone submitted an application here recently? Or been approved? I'm looking over the appli...

My long term tenant (a family friend) is moving out and I am concerned how to make sure I pre-screen future tenants effectively without violating any laws. 
background: this property used to be my primary home and ha...

I’ve read previous posts on this topic but am curious if the sentiment has changed over the years.  I am not a new landlord but the homes that I have rented in past were homes that I didn’t currently live in.  The hom...

I've been using this screening service for years without issue.
However, it appears things have changed. 
I have an application I'm screening which also has a co-applicant. 
The co-applicants screening came back wi...

HI gang, thanks in advance for your insights. I'm a veteran ER travel nurse of 9 years having worked dozens of contracts throughout the country.  But the industry has progressively tightened it's belt over the past 12...

I already know the answer to this one.

But would anyone here consider a applicant with a recent eviction?

I am looking at a couple, both have jobs, that can support the rent. Have a recent kid, and seem...

When I’ve found a good price for a 3-4 unit. Where do I start gathering all the costs? What if there are tenants already living there? I’m not too sure as to where to start with assessing costs yet.