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Jerry Pierce Newbie here! My first tenant screening
9 September 2020 | 13 replies

So this is my first time searching and screening for a tenant. Which are the best websites to do background and credit checks?! Preferably free sites. And any other tips on does and dont's in the tenant screening proc...

Bienes Raices Potentially awkward situation
11 February 2010 | 16 replies

Has anyone ever had an applicant pay the app fees, and then get rejected during screening? Did they make a huge fuss about it?

I have another person (talked to on phone) who needs to move immediately. They wanted to...

Jason Williams First Rental, Need Help W/ Prospective Tenants!
25 January 2015 | 7 replies

We listed our property and have starting screening tenants. This is our first rental (actually our home being put up for rent), and are a bit nervous to ensure we select the right individuals. We had a great response ...

Erik Hull Zillow Rental Manager - Issues
29 July 2020 | 12 replies

I have used Zillow Rental Manager for two previous rental listings (Jan and June 2020) and it worked very well.  It's nice to have a page for each listing to be able to see the responses, applications, leases, etc.
F...

Andy Rivera First time landlord any advice?
20 February 2017 | 12 replies

Hey BP!!!

I'm transitioning from a real estate wholesaler to buying rental property in the Northern New Jersey area. I want to manage the property myself as it is my first rental and I want to get a feel for being l...

Byron Scott Getting Approved for 5+ Units
11 May 2020 | 4 replies

Hey Biggerpockets,
I am going to start going into banks this coming weeks with numbers and a plan to purchase a 5-10 unit apartment building. I'm new to this so I wanted to ask BP: What do you all think I should bri...

Matthew Raines Latta Apps for managing and screening tenants.
11 May 2022 | 13 replies

I'm looking at using Zillow Rental Manager to help manage my first investment property in Pueblo, CO. Does anyone have experience using this app? Trying to see what tools are available out there to help. Thanks for an...

Christian Leon Quick Tips for Chicago, IL
5 May 2021 | 9 replies

Hello fellow BP enthusiast,I am looking to invest in multifamily homes in the Chicago area. I have been been on the fence about what area to start this journey, but I know Chicago has a lot of potential and has a lot ...

Meir Greenblatt How not to get scammed by a private lender.
21 October 2019 | 16 replies

If you get a approached online by a person that represents himself as a private Lender, and can offer you a very good terms, but then he may request a deposit or a fee of a $1000 or so, then the best way not to loose ...

Art Maydan How To Screen Rent Out Property & Screen Tenants
19 October 2016 | 4 replies

I just listed the bottom unit in the duplex that my wife and I just bought and I have a lot of questions about how to rent it out. I’m hoping some more experienced landlords can help me understand how this process is ...