Andy Verge
background checks and tenant screenings
Has anyone used Avail for background and tenant screenings before? Thinking of giving them a try but wanted to hear what your thoughts were. TIA
Jennifer Roberts
Key Check/Furnished Finder experience
I have just listed my 1st MTR on line today! I had LTR in the past but used management company b/c I was out of state. I see where others recommend listings on FF, AirBnB, Zillow, etc. My questions are about companies...
Doug Dattawalker
Free credit and background checks
Hi all, My prospective tenant is finding and sharing free credit, background and eviction history reports. Are these acceptable to the general consensus here on BP? SmartMove only costs $43 here in CA. Is it too much ...
Glen Fernandes
Drywall Contractor Price - Sanity Check
Hi, I have been running a small remodeling contracting company over the past 6 months (i.e. drywall, paint, flooring, trim). I recently provided the below estimate to a GC prospect, but received pushback mentioning th...
Elizabeth Pecora
Emotional Property Purchase - Sanity Check
Hi all,I hope this an appropriate post for this forum--if not, I apologize. My grandmother passed away earlier this year, leaving her house in Chicago (Old Irving Park) for sale. The house has been in my family for ov...
Dennis Nikolaev
San Diego Property Management check
Choosermg.com Scott and Donna Engle.
Have you heard of them?
We are currently negotiating terms to manage my 6 unit portfolio in SD.
I appreciate any feedback on that company. If nothing, what is a great PM in SD...
Pete Harper
1031 Exchange: Check my math
I have a property that I want to sell and do a 1031 exchange into another property of lesser value. I want to confirm my understanding of the 1031 exchange rules are correct.Exchange property: Cost basis is $205k; Sa...
Jonathan Lahr
Criminal background and credit checks
What does everyone use to perform their own criminal background checks and credit checks on potential tenants during the screening/application process? What are the costs? Are the results issued immediately?
Brandon Breaux
Section 8 Credit/ Background Check
I typically use smart move for my background checks. I have a home that I am going to rent section 8. Is it typical to follow same application process on section 8 that I would use on non government assisted rentals? ...
David Peterson
Resources for background/credit checks.
Just recently went under contract for my first investment property. What resources do you use to do background checks and credit checks on individuals and what are the costs associated with these checks? I live very c...