Joe Butcher
Am I required to tell applicant why I am rejecting them?
I'm about to start taking applications for my rent house.
If I reject a tenant who fills out an application (which is free) do I have to tell them that I am rejecting them and if so, do I need to tell them wh...
Lulu Heather
Does Tenant Sign Rental Agreement The Same Day They Give Deposit?
Hello, I'm a new landlord and I'm wondering whether other landlords will make the tenant (who passed background, credit check) sign a rental agreement and all paperwork on the day they give you the security deposit? I...
Kenneth Leung
Separating from a property management company
We have a SFH that we have been renting out through a PM company for several years. Recently, we have been having issues with the PM company involving our most recent tenant ending their lease and re-listing the prope...
Danny P.
Rental Applications Different From Leases
Hi, Renting out my first house. Just wanted to confirm what I think is true: that the initial rental application is by no means the final lease a potential renter will sign. Agree?
Jeff Kennedy
Best way to run credit for potential tenants?
Hello,I have been doing the landlord routine for the last 6 years. I have 28 units now and it's time to improve my systems and look for better ways to run credit, etc. I have mostly low-income tenants with poor credit...
Steven Anderson
tenant screening question
Quick question. If you screen multiple applicants and they all qualify do you tell the applicants you will give a lease to whomever is willing to sign a multi year lease?
Mike Bonadies
When to have tenants fill out an application fee
Hi Bigger Pockets Community and Property Managers -I've got a question regarding when you your prospective tenants fill out an application form and pay their application fee. I am starting a RE Investment company that...
Thomas Swindell
Do you request applications prior to showing your rentals?
I have a lot of requests for showings on a rental I just listed. Should I be getting applications completed by each prospective tenant prior to showing everyone the property? What's the best way to initially screen th...
Edilson Gomes
Best way to advertise your rental and screen tenants?
Hi all, I am a new landlord and had some inherited tenants that left me with a mess to deal with and lots of unpaid rent. Long story short, I have fixed the apartment up nicely and looking to see how people market the...
Account Closed
Property Showings: Application first?
I’ve heard it done both ways.... do you recommend showing property to anyone that calls or do you require an application first? I find that I waste a lot of time meeting people that don’t show up or that aren’t seriou...