Sam Zawatsky
Tenant Owes Rent- What should I do?
So, I've got a rental property with tenants that I inherited. I noticed that they kept making more and more of a mess over time, and I have caught them lying to me about multiple things over the past 2 years. I gave t...
Max T.
Screening Tenants with Medical Debt
I have some otherwise qualified applicants, except for the fact that one (they are engaged) has some significant debt in collections showing up on his screening report. He tells me it is medical debt from when he was ...
Yenlan Patton
How to say... offer the deadbeat tenant cash to move out
We are hiring the eviction firm to do eviction filing for us, this tenant hasn't paid us for March rent. And he challenge us to go to court, and we haven't heard the court date yet from the service firm. They said the...
Nick Rutkowski
Sometimes, its easier to work with problem tenants than strong arm them.
This happened to me a few months ago. I hope you can learn from my mistakes and experiences. My last eviction taught me its easier to work with a problem tenant getting them out versus forcing them out with their fee...
Edward Mccracken
Background checks
Most counties have public back ground checks, I think. Meaning, I can type your name in a counties database and if you have been arrested before I can if you have been arrested and for what. I know there are backgr...
Hima A.
Tenants trashed Rental before they Moved out; Filing Claim w/ their Renters Insurance
Tenants trashed Rental before they Moved out this past July 1. What should I detail in filing Claim w/ their Renters Insurance company? They trashed the floors (carpet & LVP), damaged the washing machine & d...
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Newbie in Texas - renters skipped as well as other matters
Hi, This is my first visit to this site and I would like to ask a few questions to the pros.
I have an investment house in one of the historic districts of Ft Worth. I was forced to rent it rather than sell so this i...
Dane Fossee
Credit Score Examples
Hello all, Can fellow landlords give us examples of minimum credit scores they accept for their properties, and the rent of those properties? Thanks! (Ex. Minimum 600 score for a $1k/month SFR...etc.)
Rick L.
Tenant Move-out Instruction Checklist
Does anyone have a form they could provide that instructs the tenants on proper move out procedures? ie- clean refridgerator/thaw out freezer and unplug fridge, etc
Account Closed
Can I charge a tenant for my time making repairs? - In Virginia
Hi everyone,My first tenant, who was a complete pain in the neck, decided to take my incentive and move out early. I got a bottle of champagne and had a little party to celebrate... seriously, I did.The problem is th...