I have a family filling the application to rent one of my listings in Houston, TX.They have green card and are supposed to receive social security number in few days, moving to the US last week.How could I make sure a...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could look over my screening questions to see if #1 they are all legal, #2 am I missing anything.  This is done before I do a showing or give them an application.  Here is my "plan of ...

Hi everyone,Could anyone here share your knowledge about service pets? We have no pet policy in our renal advertisement and I got several applications with service dogs. One applicant has two service dogs, one 60 lbs ...

Hi Everyone,Does anyone have any banks/credit unions/lending institutions that will provide a high LTV (& more than $400k limit) on a SFR (primary residence) in first lien position with good rates in CA?  I curren...

Hello! I have rentals in Columbus, Ohio and I was researching the legal ramifications involving Section 8. It appears that there is a new law in that county that was passed that requires landlords to accept Section 8....

I am about to list my first rental property and am trying to decide how to screen potential tenants.  Before taking any phone calls, showing the property or going through the application process, I want to vet potenti...

hi all- any banks or lenders you know doing heloc on rental properties? I saw this post from a fellow bigger pockets follower and wondering if anyone else knows where I can access (outside of Hawaii)

I am new to the landlord business and am unsure as to what I can legally ask former landlords and employers.  My property is in Kansas City, MO and I need to verify income.  Is that something I can legally ask the emp...

I have a married couple prospective tenants that look ideal; credit scores above 800, previous homeowners, etc. Rent is $2400/mo so I require $7200/mo income.  Husband is currently unemployed (due to COVID) and wife m...

Hey guys,

I just purchased a duplex and I'm trying to rent out the bottom, bigger unit.

I have had it listed for about a week and I've done about 5 showings.

The first few days I received about 70 messages from p...