Hello All,In the past I have had issues with tenants applying to live in the apartments as a single individual. Later to find out that they moved in their boyfriend/girlfriend without written consent. However, this is...

How do you all screen illegals for a rental property?  They have an ITIN but no social.  Can I ask the police to check for something?

We have a internal list of what we consider a 'good tenant'. I'm curious if it would be effective to list a rough outline of what is expected from a tenant, applicationwise on our website.I'm getting tons of applicati...

Often time, prospective home-buyers become homeowners by securing a secured mortgage loan in the first instance and then subordinate them with a second mortgage loan, often known as the home equity loan. Due to the...

Beside the obvious cases (sex offenders, evictions), how you guys go about translating the details provided in the background report to make a decision in selecting tenants?Thanks.

New House hacker here: How do I create a lease?  What must be included and what is un necessary?  Do I need an attorney to draft one?  Please advise.  I appreciate your help and comments.

I've got an applicant who told me he has no record or background of violence. Background checks reveal several felony and misdemeanor charges, all from one date in his home town. I'm assuming they are related to his d...

I have gotten mixed answers so if anyone knows the real answer that would be great.
I really am interested in selling real estate and think I would be good at it. Im ready to look into the classes and want to start ...

I had a "single" mother apply for one of my properties. According to social media, she is engaged to a guy and, as of 3 weeks ago, the relationship is in good standing.She never mentioned this guy to me and said she i...

Who do you use for background checks or do you do them yourself? Credit checks, references, income history, etc.
If you do the checks yourself, what resources do you use to gather this information? Websites, gover...