Steve S.
Do you require social security#or drivers license# on application
My standard form asks for this information, but on more than one occasion, i've been asked by prospective tenants if they have to provide it before they are selected in the event they provide it and then later are rej...
Monty George
How to collect back rent from someone on social security
I've got an eviction going on a tenant for not paying rent. I just found out from my property manager that their income is really social security (yes I know I need a better property manager a they did not screen ver...
Michael Williams
I have a rental prospect without a social security number
Does anyone have a positive history of leasing to a prospective prospect that doesn't have a social security number? If so, what are safe guards to put in place?
Farnaz Z.
How to screen a tenant without a social security number?
I have an applicant who's going through a rental screening process A.T.M. His girlfriend, in her early 20s, does not have SSN nor does she have an ITIN and she's unemployed so she cannot get screened. The guy is meeti...
Jim Froehlich
Hey Big Govt. - Please Invest My Social Security in Real Estate!
This post is admittedly as much about venting as it is looking for opinions of others. Here's what crossed my mind this morning: Social Security. I'm turning 49 this year and have been working (on the books) since age...
Aly W.
Tenant's security deposit from Social Services has been declined - now what?
Hi folks,
I have a rental property that I was given a deposit to hold until on or about June 1st. The deposit was $500, credited towards the total security deposit, and the tenant told me she would be getting the bal...
David C.
Build and sell do you have to pay social security tax?
This is my first project. If I build a house, pre-sell it when almost done, then actually sell it when done, do I have to pay social security taxes on the profit? I know as a short term gain I would have to pay inco...
Douglas Gutierrez
Can Social Security take a house as payment for nursing home?
Hi BiggerPockets,I recently got an off market deal, but I am unable to finalize it because the seller doesn’t know if Social Security is able to take the home for payment to the owner’s nursing home. They have spoken ...
Oleg Serdyuk
Property management company does not provide previous tenant's social security number
A property management company is managing my investment property. The tenant left, owing a significant amount of money. As a result, I am not planning to continue working with that property management company. Now, I ...
Dan Perrott
Social security - how do I verify the SS monthly income amount?
I have a pair of tenants applying to lease a property that are on social security. They have shown and given copies of letters that show the monthly benefit amounts. They seem real but I am not sure. All benefits a...