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Ashley Baldock Non qualifying applicants
25 February 2024 | 17 replies

I just rented out my first rental! I kept the application paper short and didn’t state qualifications on it. I did give verbal qualifications that were: gross income of 3x the rent and a credit score of 580. On the ap...

Gary Dale McKee Need advice on wether or not to rent to people on disability.
24 September 2024 | 49 replies

So, I recently listed a property for rent or for sale by owner.  I have had several inquires about the property as a rental and the majority of them have been people on disability benefits.  I know enough to know that...

Nathan Mount STR application appeal process Chicago
6 April 2023 | 12 replies

I recently applied to get to approved for STR in the city, for my legal basement apartment in my 3 flat, and was denied since the unit isn't my primary residence.    I live on the first floor and figured I would get d...

Ryan Tall Applicant meets all requirements but has HORRIBLE past reviews
28 January 2021 | 21 replies

Hey BP, I'm fairly new to the RE investing and landlord business. I recently closed on my 2nd property and am in the process of screening potential tenants. I have an applicant who is the most qualified by means of cr...

David S. Rejecting Applicants
12 January 2012 | 7 replies

I just took the plunge and purchased and renovated my first SFH to rent. I have an applicant with a violent criminal offense in the fairly recent past that I want to deny on that basis, and I want to do it legally and...

James Salazar How to properly deny applicants.
26 May 2021 | 2 replies

I'm new to the landlording world and had a question about denying applicants. I recently put my duplex up for rent and have received many applications. I received an applicant who passes all the criteria and if everyt...

Michelle Chabot Not sure how to deny an applicant or if I even can
9 December 2014 | 14 replies

I'm in a bit of a pickle right now trying to decide how to go about denying an applicant.  I know the laws in British Columbia that landlords need to following regarding discrimination, but I'm kind of stuck with what...

Ashley Chris Can I decline potential tenant based on number of kids or felony
30 April 2021 | 25 replies

I am the owner of the house, listed my house for rental. I am dealing with 3 different applicants with following situationsa) one has 7 kids of her ownb) other has 3 kids of her own and 5 kids from foster care (she ge...

Austin Everett First Rental - Pittsburgh, PA Rejection / Add'l Deposit Laws
11 July 2018 | 10 replies

I recently listed my first rental in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County) and got my first batch of applicants. Unfortunately they weren't the shining stars I was hoping for so I'm curious about a few items as I haven't ...

Denis Um New to BP, New Jersey
27 August 2021 | 12 replies

Hello Everyone,I am a new member located in Central Jersey. I am 34 and currently work full time as a Pharmacist. Interested in rentals and possibly flipping in the area.I have 2 properties that are being rented out b...