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Timothy Eaton What do I need from the tenant to do a proper screening?
29 April 2024 | 14 replies

Hi, I am leasing my first rental and want to make sure I do this right so I don’t get stuck with a bad tenant. What things do I need from the potential renter so I can do a proper screening on them?

Leonard L. Legal Update - California Outlaws Tenant Eviction Tracking
30 August 2017 | 50 replies

Landlords in California beware.  The current CA law is that unlawful detainer actions are publicly searchable unless they are resolved within 60 days of the first filing.  If the tenant fights, this easily takes it pa...

Joseph Reeves Beginner
24 November 2015 | 1 reply

Hey guys!

New to the forum; but serious about it.

Hopefully I can get some guidance and I didn't mess up too bad.

I'm 21 years old, live in NC.

I recently bought a town home about 2 weeks ago thinking of turnin...

Margharita Silva screening eviction history
27 May 2022 | 1 reply

hi, i am using a site called My Rental for screening and i cannot see the eviction history on an applicant even though it was on the report (along with credit and criminal) now it doesn't show. I am wondering if its b...

Kyle Curtin An untraditional DTI question
1 September 2020 | 7 replies

Hi everyone! I have a question about DTI that is a little different. To give a little insight on my situation, I am 20 years old with a pretty well paying full time HVAC Tech position, as well as working as a Real...

Yuriy Panchelyuga Credit score worth to keep building past 780
4 May 2020 | 4 replies

Just some back round info I make about 150k a year and I have a 780 score one rental property. Do you guys think it’s worth looking up every way of raising credit score and doing it ?

for example I know multiple ca...

Brad Crosby How do I verify a tenant that is Self-Employed?
31 October 2016 | 16 replies

I am looking to fill my first rental! I have a potential tenant that has been self-employed for the past few years. She claims $4,000 monthly income. How would I verify that? Am I allowed to ask for tax returns, bank ...

Jim Vanhorn Is it legal to require first/last & 1.5 security deposit in NJ?
10 November 2017 | 3 replies

Is it legal to require first/last & 1.5 security deposit in NJ?

I ask because i have an applicant that has some sort of assistance program that will pay the security and first month. the tenant is then on there o...

Alexis Marie Credit checks using Cozy
29 June 2020 | 7 replies

I see lots of people use cozy to run credit and checks on potential tenants. Does Cozy only provide a credit report from Experian? I thought it was good practice to check credit reports from all 3 bureaus on tenants.

Tanim J B. Thoughts on renting to ppl with no credit
7 January 2022 | 9 replies

Guys, whats your experience on renting to young ppl who just started.Wondering, if having 2 young couples just out of college is better  or does that carry more risk for vacancies and each being liable towards lease?