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Michael J. Is My Tenant Screening Criteria To High?
20 October 2019 | 17 replies

Good morning Bigger Pockets community. 
I wanted to get your perspectives about my criteria's I am currently using trying to rent out a 3 bed row home in a "C" (blue collared) neighborhood. Every day for the past mon...

Austin Bright Common Criteria for Renters?
28 September 2023 | 16 replies

Hi guys,
I'm getting ready to list for rent for the first time and am curious about your rental application criteria for tenants? This is what I'm thinking. But honestly, it seems like it might be too cumbersome? I'm...

Matt Moldenhauer HUD Threatens To Sue Landlords Who Screen Tenants For Felonies
13 April 2016 | 18 replies

How is everyone else planning on handling this?http://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/hud-t...The Obama administration has just made it easier for felons to move in next door. Landlords who don’t want tenants wh...

Renay Reese Open Carry, Concealed carry or no carry while do business
19 November 2024 | 111 replies

I am an advocate of "its better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it" I do know some people don't feel comfortable with open carry. I have heard the argument it is safer for some people to draw a...

Jamie Powers What rent to income ratio should I be looking for in San Diego?
13 November 2018 | 5 replies

What rent to income ratio should I be looking for in San Diego?

Tony Schober Low income tenants & evictions/felonies
14 January 2009 | 7 replies

Those that rent to low income tenants:

If I were to institute a policy of no prior evictions and felonies during the screening process, do you think I would eliminate my entire rental base?

What are your standards w...

Chris Hewitt How much weight do you give a crime map?
18 August 2018 | 12 replies

I'm looking at different properties in the St Louis area I keep finding deals in areas that on the trulia crime map is in the level 2/3 of the shading.  Listening to the podcasts, most guys say to stay away from the h...

Karla Kenol Building Homes using "Shipping Containers"
31 March 2016 | 11 replies

Hello, Im in the process of finding my niche in RE investing. I really enjoying the thought of building, but it is a big task to take on. I was looking into container homes. Anyone know anything about building and sel...

Julio Velazquez Pros and cons of owning rent stabalized apartments.
14 January 2020 | 21 replies

Hello BP,What are the pros and cons to owning rent stabilized apartments as an investor ? I’m looking at a property that is rent stabilized. Curious to know if it’s beneficial as an investor.

Patrice Bocci Would you owner-occupy in a high-crime area?
4 March 2020 | 16 replies

Hi there! My husband and I are new investors and are looking for an owner-occupied multifamily in New Jersey. This will be our first property. We've been viewing homes and putting in offers for a few months now. This ...