Joe Garro
Just purchased our first investment property!
Hello BP Community!My name is Joe, and I live in Round Rock, TX. My wife Tawnya and I have been contemplating investing in Real Estate for years, and just last month purchased our first investment property. (A real ...
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Tenant screening
Few Quick questions on how to screen tenants..
What is a good website for background checks and credit check.
Also how long does it usually take to get the information?
Thank you
Michael Hardler
HH Taxes: 1040 E or 1040 C?
Hello fellow househackers!
Two questions for the group in celebration of tax holiday cheer.
1. Does your tax preparer have you use a 1040 schedule E or 1040 Schedule C?
2. Which portion of the tax code do they ref...
Maryann L.
Need Ideas.
I had an open house last week after I did a $100 price reduction on my rent. I had 7 people show up. Three that I really liked and 6 took applications. I pre-screened one applicant already.
Out of the three I liked...
Gerardo Ali
Transferring water and sewage to tenants?
Looking to purchase my first multi family, was wondering what is the best way to transfer or other ways to make tenants pay for water and sewage?
Johann Jells
Am I allowed to refuse a larger family than I think appropriate?
I know family status is a protected class, but must I rent to an applicant that while they don't violate the state occupancy limits, seems too much by my judgement? I have a 450 ft 1BR that a family of 3 is inquiring ...
Jessica Schonter
Tenant credit score help!
So we are I the process of screening tenants and some if it is mind boggling. What is a good credit score for a possible renter. Tenants have sent over their applications through Zillow is this an accurate score? This...
Mervin J.
CA: Landlord Responsibility for Power Outages by Utility
Hello folks,With the recent spat of PG&E state-wide power outages, I was wondering if the landlord has any responsibility regarding a utility caused power outage? For example, are there any state laws that are app...
Bin Liu
Need advice on Basement rentals
Hello All,
Need some advice on my particular renter situation. Currently renting my basement out to a single mother and her child since last March, original rent was $1575 (all utilities) and I saw her situation at ...
Vincent Plant
Screen tenants website?
What’s the best site/app/service to use for your rental applicants to submit to when applying for your rental? Looking for something the prospective tenant can use easily to log in, pay the fee, and the report gets se...