Robert Lenfestey
Prohibit Unrelated Adults
Hi, I recently had 2 roommates move into one of my SFRs. This was their first place after college and they treated it like a frat house. It was awful. I would like to prevent this situation by prohibiting unrelate...
Ronald Perich
Screening is critical - How close I came to a dangerous felon
OK, alleged felon.I bought a nine-unit complex a few months back and it came with some interesting residents. Many of them are good people who put up with an inattentive owner. The previous owner was in her eighties a...
Michael C. Trippi
Best tenant credit/background checks for free?
What is the best way for a new landlord to screen a tenant's credit, financials, and background for free?We are new landlords searching for a first tenants and want to start off right.
Brittney WIlliams
Lots of cash and drive to be successful!
Hi there! I’m hoping to get some sound advice from this post that I can take to heart, and in turn, take action!
A bit of backstory, a few years ago, my life was going nowhere. I was in that horrible hamster wheel wi...
Nat C.
Eviction case dilemma
I am hoping for some direction in how to move forward getting a tenant evicted.The tenants rent is paid by the VA, although it's sent directly to the tenant which they are supposed to deposit into my account and evide...
Alec Hilliard
Student Housing / Rent By The Room Lease HELP
I have converted a 3br house into a 5br house and the renovations are finished! It's our first deal, about 3 blocks from a decent size college.I have 5 guys interested in renting by the room for $550/month.Electric, W...
Brendan Connolly
Possible issue with tenant/Security Deposit
Hi. I have a question for some of you seasoned and thick skinned landlords. First and foremost, I hope everyone is staying healthy and able to make payments or find solutions with the corona virus amidst. Anyhow, Ive...
Brian Christoff
Does each person on lease pay and get background & Credit checks?
I hadn't thought of this until asked tonight. Should I require each person that would be signing the lease agreement, to submit for and pay for a background and credit check? I'm assuming so. However. That means, I...
Mike Franco
WTF service dog? Is this the new trend to get around No Pets?
Today I got 2 inquiries from prospective renters with service dogs. One is a chihuahua, and the other inquirer's dog is a puppy, and not even certified yet. It still has 26 weeks of training left before being certifie...
Minna Reid
Stressing a BPO on a nice property
I have a BPO coming up on a property I have under contract, and obviously I'd like the BPO to go my way. However the house is pretty nice. Not much for repairs or anything. It looks ok. Maybe a a little paint and carp...