Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (10000)
Rodney Kuhl SSI income doesn't meet 3x monthly rent criteria - still ok?
4 May 2018 | 37 replies

So I have 3 applicants (a brother and 2 sisters) who don't work but get SSI disability income. Rent for my property is $850/mo, and I am requiring 3x the monthly income, which is $2550/mo in income. Combining all 3...

Orlando C. Collecting Rent
30 March 2015 | 29 replies

Hello,

I'm just starting out and about to rent my firsts apartments, just bought a 4 unit currently under renovations. I'm just wondering, how do you guys collect your rent?

Susan H. Lease language re erentpayment.com account
27 July 2016 | 10 replies

I'm editing my lease document to reflect my (planned) use of erentpayment.com for rent payments. (Mine is currently full of the old bank account info for direct deposit/mailing.) If you're collecting rent via erentpay...

Ruben Hunter Should a tenant pay a non-refundable pet deposit every time sign?
22 March 2020 | 4 replies

I am taking over a property in which the current tenant has been in the property for 9 years, and here is my questions. I prefer to have a security deposit that equals one month of rent, and a non-refundable pet depos...

Michael Slockers How to financially account for a lost security deposit
9 December 2019 | 6 replies

Hello all:When a security deposit is received on a new long-term rental lease, I categorize that in my accounting system as "deposit", separate from rent. It isn't income, doesn't show as a gain, etc. When that same t...

Madina Petashvili Ohio Rental Eviction Laws Advice
8 November 2024 | 5 replies

Request advice from anyone who is either a lawyer in Ohio or is knowledgeable and experienced with Ohio rental laws.
I have prospective tenants who signed a lease on 31st of October and paid security deposit same da...

Jeff S. Cash-out refi big box bank lately?
22 April 2014 | 4 replies

Trying to pull cash out of an owner occ rehab from Wells and it is insane. Having to answer questions about all my deposits (letter of explanation) and even want to know about small grocery reimbursements to GF.

...

Roberto Lopez Rent payment options?
16 September 2019 | 12 replies

Hello,
Looking for rent payment options for my tenants? Something where they can go to a location and make a cash payment. This way I do not have to give my personal address to them. Any other advice for payment opt...

Kevin Howard Best Practice For Collecting Rent
10 April 2021 | 19 replies

Hello BiggerPockets, I have a question in regards to collecting rent... I own a handful of rentals and find myself wasting time between the 1st-5th of every month collecting and depositing rent. We've always had the t...

Mark C Buying HUD Homes?
23 March 2010 | 10 replies

I am still fairly new to flipping properties. I have been told to stay away from going after HUD homes? but no one has given me a reason not too. Is there any reason not to buy a HUD home to fix & flip? dont they ...