I use mysmartmove to do credit checks, background checks, eviction checks, etc. Should I still require a separate application and/or should I require SSN#'s on file to continue to check on tenants?

I’m trying to buy a property right now. My bank came back and says that because they don’t like who owns the company I work at, they don’t want to lend to me. Can a bank decline my loan because they don’t like the own...

I got a rental application by a couple with 3 kids for one of my property. Monthly joint income is 7X the rent and one credit score is 630 another person is: 712. They proof of income looks satisfactory. The only part...

I have made a decision to put my 6 family apartment building for sale , and wonder if I should be up front with the tenants.    I have very good relations with all of my tenants and like to let them know.  The market ...

I'm having a hard time helping this guy. He want's to lease something for $1,300/month or less. At least 2 bedrooms. He doesn't have a job yet and is trying to start a life in Austin. I know this is risky but I offere...

I'm finding myself in a tough spot. Here is a little history. I'm 31 and a buy and hold investor. I currently have 20 units which are doing quite well, and are not taking up too much of my time (2-4 hr...

Happy Monday BP. This is my 1st post so please bear with me. I am a licensed realtor inspiring to become a full time investor (buy/hold and PM). What 2 things in the RE world do we hear the most complaints? The abi...

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I am a student at Northwestern University and am conducting a quick survey for one of my classes. It would be greatly appreciated if you took a few minutes to reply to this email with brief answers to...

I recently bought a duplex in PCB, FL and will be getting it ready for a STR starting tomorrow. I have the basic accommodations/items down that's needed for my guest but I was curious about any one off, unique items t...

Some folks were waxing philosophical-like about the nature of man in another thread on war and what it is good for. I am a big believer in the fact that people are rational self-maximizers in virtually all endeavors....