Do any landlords require a deposit when a application is submitted that goes towards firsts month rent to cut out all the BS ($10 or $20) If it rejected they will get there money back. To many times I receive a ap...

I am constructing a tenant application and looking at others I noticed that some applications have spaces for bank account information and credit references. Do you recommend putting those on there? Wouldn't pulling t...

Has anyone had success with asking a tenant to provide his/her own credit report when s/he returns a rental application?  Landlords cannot charge tenants an application fee in Massachusetts, and I am thinking it is ea...

Okay so I know I can't charge a fee for this in MA (so stupid) HOWEVER can I have an intermediary charge a fee? For example can I tell them I only accept credit reports done by a specific company? I don't want to pay ...

I’m a new landlord. I’m planning to manage my properties, in order to learn the business. I’m interested in using an online service to advertise, process applications, present lease, run background check on potential ...

I have a short testimony for this company but I'm truly amazed about the negative review I'm reading online about DCF. This company has funded 5 commercial projects for my organization, one if which was an internation...

I have my first property purchase underway. I close on a duplex in a college neighborhood in San Diego. Both units are 1 bed / 1 bath and I secured it using a VA loan. The closing date is 8/16.

I wanted to get the ...

I was hoping to start a current discussion about rental management software options.  I currently have 75 units and I am under contract a 50 unit building closing soon.  My current setup
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Hi, I might rent out my home and I would like to manage it myself. This would be my first rental in NC. What does the group think about online rental managers, like Zillow or Turbotenant? i like the screening and rent...

Can anyone recommend an online screening service for tenants so we are confident we comply with all laws as well as information we should have?