William Nohmor
Pros and Cons of online application forms - google forms
I have been looking for a better way to get applications for my apartments and have been messing around with google forms. I created a form but havent actually used it yet. Has anyone used google forms and then eith...
Andrey Y.
Basic tenant screening ... and why its likely overated
I think its pretty safe to say that most people have their own opinion on the level of screening that tenants require in their market. Most people would run a credit check and possibly a background check.
Personally,...
Jonathan Taylor Smith
Durham needs landlords who will accept Section 8
An interesting article at: https://www.indyweek.com/news/archives/2017/07/12/... - speaks of the problems Section 8 voucher holders are having finding landlords in Durham who will take Section 8. I currently have 7 re...
Melissa Uppelschoten
Screening Section 8 Tenants?
I am seriously considering Section 8 for a home I recently renovated that is in an area of town that is still in transition in Atlanta. The good thing is I am not in a huge hurry to find a tenant. I will be scheduling...
Dan McGrew
Prospective tenant says 3x income requirement is not legal
Had a prospective tenant share the article below. This seems bogus but wanted to see if others had similar thoughts:https://boundlessestates.com/new-law-starting-july-1st-landl...
Michelle Calicchio
How far do you go with backgound checks?
I have a perspective tenant who looks good on paper. He's already revealed a past bankruptcy and explained how it came about (his employer was located in the WTC and when it went down, the business folded. He tried ...
Jaelyn Whisler
Understanding The Business of Buy and Hold Investing: A Landlord
Two nights ago, I attended a meeting in Prince George's County about buy and hold investing as well as managing your own properties. So I'm just going to jump into some of the things we went over. Feel free to add any...
Michael R Gisselberg
First time buyer - What Loan works best for me?
Hello all! First time buyer and first time posting here. Came across BP on YouTube then started reading a ton here!I have been looking for a starter home/investment property and a deal has come up that looks decent. I...
Lakshay G.
Voucher Question in Baltimore Area.
Hello,I have a rental house in Brooklyn Park, Maryland in Anne Arundel County.I am getting a lot of calls from prospective tenants that have a voucher. I usually don't prefer them as I'd rather deal with a "regular pa...
Nick Wehrley
Cost to Build from the Studs
Hey BP,I’m trying to get a very high level idea of the cost it’d take to redo a structure from the studs. Details:Structure is an 800sqft “building” - no interior walls, electrical, plumbing. I would have to relocate ...