Michael Coco
New Jersey AG Cracking Down on Landlords who ask about Criminal Histories
It's illegal to ask prospective tenants about criminal histories now in NJ:New Jersey AG’s Office accuses dozens of landlords of discrimination based on criminal record (news12.com)I think this is completely insane bu...
Mary Jay
What can a tenant sue landlord for? And how to prevent it
Hi guys,Do I understand it correctly, that the tenant can sue a landlord for :1) Not making repairs to the unit...To prevent this, basically just do repairs2) Any damages that a tenant can acquire, that is kind of a b...
Tina Nguyen
Should I deny this application from a prospective tenant?
Hi,
This is my first time screening tenant. I use mysmartmove to run credit and criminal check on this applicant. The resullt shows his credit score is less than 500, with several outstanding, unpaid credit cards and...
Brett Deas
Ways to get financing as an LLC for STR's?
For some context, I have been told you can't close in an LLC in CO if you are obtaining financing, I am not sure if that is entirely accurate. Either way, I am looking for a workaround to close in an LLC but also obta...
Corey Reyment
Our First Deal! Are we missing anything?
So this our first deal and we just found out today our offer was accepted! We are in Green Bay, Wisconsin and put an offer in on a duplex on Friday. We found out today it was accepted! Here are the numbers:Orig Listed...
Faraz Mog
Section 8 rules in Massachusetts
Hi,We are considering turning one of our vacant apartments into a section 8 and was wondering if people can share their positive/negative experience. I have zero experience on section 8 so I have some questions. Any g...
Robert P.
What would you do?
I am in the process of renting out my 2nd floor apartment. I have had several people lined up for viewings this entire week (I took advice from others the last time I listed my other apartment and really screened peop...
Brandy Carter
Adverse action notices
I have just posted my first rental and am accepting applications. I would like help clarifying when it’s necessary to send an adverse action notice or not. If it pertains to something on a credit check this notice nee...
Erin O'Connor Smith
Served 3-day notice to perform or quit, now what?
Two tenants who are roommates have always been argumentative and difficult with me about following rules. I discovered they moved in two new roommates, a couple, under the radar a month ago.
I agreed to screen the c...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
Is a lender allowed to share my application activity with others?
Hey BP,
I applied for a mortgage with a lender I've used before. He was recommended to me by a friend and realtor. We did not use said friend's realtor services for this transaction.
Friend contacted my dad because ...