I am looking for advice on screening international student tenant applicants.  I own a condo in DC near a Johns Hopkins graduate school campus and have had some interest from international students.  What are some bes...

Dear fellow property owners, I would like to ask some question regarding winterizing your property:I’ve got a Ocean City, MD condo with only wall/window AC units. Heating during winter is completely dependent on elect...

I spent 6 years living in Denver and loved it, ended up selling our house (stupid move) and buying a condo in a ski town to live. With that being said I am interested in potentially buying a property in Denver to use ...

I spoke with an investor that owns about 15 properties in and out of state. In her experience, there are tiers of rent in which you would be more likely to collect each month. These don't necessarily always focus...

Question:Is it best to get a pre approval letter from a lender (hard/private/bank/etc.) before finding your rehab deal(s) or after?I am one notch above a newbie in Houston, Texas. I know I have heard on the podcasts t...

Need some help here.Just showed a property to prospective tenant who just moved here from Western Europe. She seems very interested and will probably apply. Problem is, I don't think anything will come up on her backg...

I am running into an issue with my student rental applicant screening process. For years, I have relied on my ability to read prospective tenants and make the best choice from that information. Going forward, I would ...

Sam Zell is considered an effective, aggressive negotiator.   Known as the "Grave Dancer" for his success in purchasing distressed assets, is worth an estimated 4.9 billion.  On one occasion I had an opportunity to de...

I have a tenant who wants to leave before the rental agreement term is up. His housemates have someone new lined up to replace him but he is still breaking the lease. Should I keep his deposit?

I currently am using property managers from my rental properties. One property manager told me that he would send me the signed lease of the tenant that passes his screening process. I asked if I could see the applica...