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James Park Prospective Tenant was turned off by thorough tenant screening process
1 September 2013 | 53 replies

This is the first time listing the rental property as an agent representing myself. I almost went through an eviction on my last property in Chicago and wanted to be extremely cautious when screening a prospective ten...

Lee Warren Tenant suing for bed bug issues
24 November 2017 | 34 replies

I have an apartment complex in which one of my tenants has apparently gotten bed bugs. She told my office manager two months ago. As soon as she told the office mgr, the office mgr called me. I immediately calle...

Tony Castronovo How to inform a prospective tenant they did NOT get approved
15 November 2021 | 41 replies

After screening prospective tenants and making a selection, am I obligated to let the applicants who did NOT get approved know why they didn't make it?  Not sure if it's best to "say nothing"....be vague....or tell th...

Ed O. Section 8 / IRS / Shady accountant?
13 September 2012 | 22 replies

I have another odd situation on my hands.

I need all responders to start by making one assumption - the story I have been told is true. Yes, I totally realize this may not be the case, but I'm trying to understand ...

Christopher Vaughn Sending Unsolicited Offers to Get Properties Under Contract
9 May 2020 | 24 replies

Hello fellow BP Members,I'm a wholesaler in the Seattle area and focus primarily on homes that are in foreclosure. I'm curious if anyone uses the tactic of sending direct mail that is in the form of unsolicited offers...

Andrew Evans Property destroyed by burst pipe. property management gone quiet
7 February 2020 | 48 replies

So my insurance is deducted from my rental payments and i see it noted every year on my statements but see no documentation from them showing me insurance is in place. The water was turned off between tenants and when...

Natalie Kolodij Tell me about a time when your LLC saved you...
22 September 2019 | 30 replies

We always hear about needing LLCs, Several LLCs, Heck- put every property in an LLC. I've never seen the flip side of that. I want to hear stories of when your LLC actually protected you and how? 

Vitaliy Merkulov Require applicant to give access to their social media accounts?
22 March 2017 | 57 replies

When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...

Reggie Maggard Property Class and Cash Flow
10 August 2015 | 51 replies

What properties have best cash flow? A,B,C, or D?

Account Closed Which tenants would you choose- pets, kids or single young men?
16 June 2021 | 49 replies

Hello, I am a relatively new landlord and would appreciate the input of more experienced landlords. I just finished renovating a very nice 1950s house in Charleston, SC and am interviewing tenants. I love the house a...