Rhondalette W.
1st rental property gets 10 interested on Craigslist. Now what?
I placed my first rental property on Craigslist 3 days ago and 10 responded so far and are interested. Here is my plan, followed by a few questions, what do you advise?
I have telephone screened a few and weeded ou...
Julian Hamstead
Online Background/Credit Check references
Who can you recommend for BUYER background checks in a seller financing deal?
Brandon Spurlock
Airbnb vs. Furnished Finder
I'm a realtor/investor from Richmond, VA. Looking for some mid-term rental thoughts. Quick background: I currently rent 3 doors long-term. This would be my first crack at a mid-term rental.I've got a property that I'd...
Orlando Valentin Jr.
Tenant Screening Tools
I’m a newer investor and have been house hacking for a little over a year. Typically I’ve used a Real Estate Agent to list and fill my units. I’m looking to do this myself. I already have an application and lease. I’m...
Erin Hong
Does a 40% Down Payment Ever Make Sense?
Hello everyone! My husband and I are investors and have 3 doors in Los Angeles - all LTR. We're interested in STRs, but given the current interest rates are nervous about having to keep an STR afloat if/when the prope...
Susan H.
Inherited Tenants; no access to app/screening info
I purchased a tenant-occupied SFH in December. The previous owner did provide a copy of their lease (3 generic pages) but no info/record of application or background/credit check screening report. Comments by prior o...
Account Closed
Rental Applicant Requirements in the Case of Multiple Tenants
Hi Everyone,I'm in the first time process of accepting applicants for an apartment. I have a question about the approval process for multiple tenants in one unit (husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend, or roomma...
Albert Ng
Which tenant would you pick?
I have just finished remodeling a SFH rental property in San Jose area. My goal is to rent it out long term. I have 2 top prospective tenants (the rest are screened out).#1: Section 8 tenant approved for 5 rooms. Mex...
JT Longino
Private loan to fund primary residence renovation
A friend has two properties. The first is a former primary residence that had seen significant appreciation. The second was recently purchased to become a primary residence after substantial renovations (~$200K). The ...
Kevin Vasquez
What stands out to you on this initial cost worksheet?
Background context:I have a 805 credit score, low DTI and attempting to secure the lowest cash out refi to pay off a debt ($50k). My broker is saying the broker fee is a standard $3000 amount bc the amount requested i...