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Joy Page Tenant Selection Strategy
5 June 2022 | 9 replies

What is you strategy for selecting tenants? I've reviewed credit history, background checks, and income sources. Do you accept tenants with evictions? Collections? Do you have a base credit score for acceptance?

Melissa B. Best Way to Reject a Prospective Tenant
23 May 2024 | 3 replies

I have an applicant I'm going to reject soon. There are multiple reasons why. I just want to know your opinion on which is the safest way to reject her, as she seems to the type that would try to make my life difficul...

John W. Can you refuse to rent to Section 8?
26 April 2018 | 14 replies

When advertising for rent, I get people here and there that ask if I accept tenants that receive Section 8 assistance, am I even able to say no? I guess you could say no on the basis that property isn't section 8 appr...

Dustin Le Am I required to accept Section 8 tenants?
20 September 2023 | 10 replies

I’m in Portland, OR, where from what I understand, doesn’t allow landlords to reject section 8 tenants solely due to their affiliation with the program. Does anyone know the details? Can landlords decide not to do bus...

Noah Yonker Income Discrimination to not accept Section 8
5 November 2021 | 13 replies

Is anyone aware of this new law? I have a duplex unit up for rent right now and have a phrase in the description saying "Not set up for Section 8". I have seen that phrase commonly on other ads and have adapted it for...

Lily Halstead Picking between two potential tenants
18 October 2018 | 2 replies

Hello, first timer across the board. I'm having a hard time picking between two applicants for my unit:Applicant 1 - Is unemployed but has an income source, has good credit, and had a clean background check. Was first...

Blair C. Online/automated tenant application and screen
4 December 2017 | 20 replies

Hello,I was curious if there was any sort of consensus regarding online or streamlined screening of tenants; including application.  I have seen a few names tossed around and have used "Tenant Check" years ago, but it...

Linda Thomas Would you consider this a red flag?
10 January 2023 | 4 replies

Potential tenant. Meets the 3x rent requirement. Only source of income is ssi and ssd for herself and 2 other family members. Is this normal for 3 people in one household to receive. I was planning on giving her the a...

Andrew Bosco Listing Manager vs. Property Manager
8 September 2023 | 4 replies

Hey all, I am curious as to what you think is fair compensation for listing an MTR and sourcing a tenant for an MTR rental.Would you consider a % of rent during the time of rent period or a flat fee? I say a Listing M...

Larry Ames How much to put in an ad - Chesapeake, VA
12 March 2013 | 12 replies

I have a question about the appropriate amount of information that should be revealed in an ad regarding the credit scores and exposed incomes requirements we seek. I wish to reduce calls and meetings with folk that d...