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Cassandra Sifford Tenant Screening - Previous Landlord Disappeared
23 April 2019 | 26 replies

Good day BP!!!  I am screening my 1st tenant and she seems good on paper ... so far.  She's given me her pay stubs, ID, completed application and the app fee.  I've verified her employment with HR.  She's been with th...

Julie O'Connor Avoiding Appearance of Discrimination
23 July 2014 | 36 replies

Hi BP Community. I have been a long-time “lurker” and now am a first-time poster. I own a SF rental in Northwest IN (former primary residence). First time renting this property.Property has been advertised on Craig...

JoJo Diego Investing in Multi Family now or Student Loans first...any guidance?
26 August 2014 | 27 replies

I've asked this question in other areas and have yet to get 1 response, maybe here will help - before investing, financially where should I be? (I understand no one can give a clean direct answer but a ball park)I'd l...

Jeremy Segermeister Is this really cash flow negative?
15 March 2019 | 43 replies

Hi All,I'm still debating investing in my home market of the Bay Area, CA, or doing a STR in Maui. Despite preferring to invest locally, I originally ruled out the Bay Area simply because I didn't think I could get so...

Ihe O. So you are running a business!
17 May 2017 | 37 replies

I keep reading people here saying  "Your rental properties are a business" as a precursor to  some inflexible dogma about sticking to the letter of agreements and pursuance of remedies for breaches. Let me point out ...

Charlie Moore First Day...... 35 inquiries!!!!!
6 September 2019 | 74 replies

Posted My Property for rent, last 24hrs I have had 35 inquiries Via Facebook marketplace - Am I doing something WRONG? - Should I show the home to EVERYONE that wants to see it, and charge everyone an application fee?...

Coty C. Breaking the Tenant Screening Standards
27 September 2018 | 18 replies

Tenant Screening Standards:
- No previous eviction
- 3x income to rent
- Clean background
- Good references

Hi Everyone,

On biggerpockets these 4 standards for the tenant screening process have been repeated time an...

Catherine Ding Delayed financing - all cash offer then refi immediately?
20 June 2024 | 30 replies

Hi BP!Has anyone offered all cash then immediately refinanced to get the cash out? I am planning on doing all cash on an offer to make it more competitive and then getting a mortgage immediately after, but I was advis...

Cindy B. Applicant refuses to give out SSN before signing Lease
21 February 2024 | 51 replies

I have had 2 incidents recently that potential Tenant refuse to give out SSN before signing Lease. Rental property is minimal $750k assess, Landlord feels more comfortable to have Tenant SSNs on file to protect themse...

Kenya Arnett Why am I getting low quality rental applicants?
8 March 2017 | 31 replies

Hi all! I'm new to BP and new to this real estate investing world. My husband and I are under contract for our first intentional investment property (to which we will be moving and renting out the basement.) We own ou...