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David Orrick New landlord- pre-screen questions
6 December 2020 | 24 replies

What type of pre-screen questions do you ask potential tenants before showing your property ? I have my first rental ready and listed. What questions should I ask over the phone before even conside ring meeting a pers...

Erica Gordon Need help finding a tenant in Philly
10 April 2022 | 7 replies

Hey bigger pockets community, 
I’m having a bit of a dilemma. I have been searching for a quality tenant since January.
(If you do not want to read this entire post, please scroll down to my questions at the bottom...

Deborah Burian Application Fees
28 July 2019 | 24 replies

I'm really struggling with this application fee thing. Any words of wisdom? Going to have an Open House today and it doesn't feel right to take a fee from each applicant knowing we'll only rent to one...

Christian Orozco How many applicants is too many?
15 January 2021 | 42 replies

Hi, I just put a unit for rent on the market. I have received about 60 applicants in less than a week. Is my rent too low or is that average?

Richard Arden Which tenant do I pick?
5 July 2019 | 7 replies

I'm looking for some advice on screening and than choosing a Tenant.I have a duplex that I am house hacking. I posted my rental online with 2 open house dates on Saturday and Tuesday. should I take all applications fr...

Tyson Scheutze Dude, Where's My Resident?
19 February 2024 | 0 replies

All the emphasis and effort on renovations and inspections is ultimately an attempt to control the controllables enough to create a desirable home for a future resident. Once a home is “rent ready,” it signals the bat...

Tracy Scott Common House Hacking Costs
9 April 2024 | 19 replies

Hello. Can someone please tell me if there is a list of common house hacking start up costs and expenses I should expect?   

Mary George Zillow rental manager
4 December 2019 | 4 replies

Why do the screening reports Zillow offers need my personal info as part of the terms of agreement? What is it i'm really agreeing to?

Jeremy Lee Landlord wants application via Zillow prior to viewing?
29 September 2023 | 37 replies

Hi all,
There's a home I'm interested in renting that I saw on Zillow and reached out to the landlord. She is saying that she needs for me to apply via Zillow (there's a $29 universal credit/background check that can...

Malachi P. No one will fill out screening form prior to showings… ideas why?
12 January 2023 | 38 replies

I have recently listed my first rental unit (a LEGAL/permitted ADU in Utah.. many basement/in-law rentals here are definitely not legal/permitted) and am trying to pre-screen inquiries BEFORE scheduling showings with ...