Scott Ficek
How do you screen prospective tenants?
I thought I would throw out a topic for discussion....Tell me about the process that you go through to screen tenants.
Larry Russell
Need refinancing options
I've recently purchased a condo with all cash and looking for refinance options. The condo is in my business name which creates an additional complexity to the situation. Can anyone recommend a commercial bank th...
Janne Zaccagnino
Need help finding a tenant - What am I doing wrong?
I recently completed construction on a brand new home (1700 sf) 3 br, 2.5 ba house and want to rent it out. I have placed ads in our local newspaper (online), craigslist.com, Postlets.com, Rentals.com and AHRN.com (t...
Rachel Jones
Screening Tenants- Verification Recommendations for previous landlord and employment
Hello all! I am new to the game with only one previous tenant under my belt. Looking for recommendations on verifying tenants employment and current/previous landlords. I currently have my property listed on Zillow an...
Frank S.
Use of Unemployment Benefits as Proof of Income in Application
Hello,
COVID-19 is affecting may people. What are you doing when tenants applying for a unit use unemployment as source of income? Is this a protected class ? It seems many are working and still collecting unempl...
Kimberly Fox
Risks for allowing tenants to have Pets
Under what circumstances do you allow tenants to have pets? What is the pet fee? Is it typical to have a monthly fee for the pet? Please list pros and cons for allowing tenants to have pets.
Thomas O'Donnell
No Pet Policy & Service Animals
I was messaged by someone interested in renting my duplex. Not only are they looking to move in “immediately” (red flag) but they also stated they have a service dog and another small dog. My listing and lease both sa...
Adam Martin
Using RentPrep in Kentucky/ Does not pull from Criminal Databases
In the past I have always used Zillow for background checks, most leads came from there and it was easy plus I felt good about them being able to re-use the app for 30 days after they ordered for other landlords. I f...
Stephen S.
Where beginners can get some money to invest
I see people on here who are motivated to get involved but the lack of funds is troubling to them. I also see people on here discussing the getting-a-good-tenant issue, the pita part of proper screening of the ten...
Kurt Williams
ONTARIO: NEW EVICTION RULES (..SIGH)
Just looking to get a conversation going on the amendments to S.48 of the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act.Landlords are now required to pay one month worth of rent when evicting for the purpose of taking over the un...