I just got an inquiry for a felon - does anyone know the rules?

I'm looking to find out some information about what types of rental applications landlords are using.  Do you get them from a site on the web, create your own? What do you do about properties you manage from a distanc...

Hi everyone. I've just received my first application via Apartments.com after the migration from Cozy.co. I don't like it as much, sadly, and it's not as user-friendly, but I have this application to figure out now an...

In Washington State, you must present each potential applicant with your rental screening criteria (aka acceptance policy). I am fine tuning my form for our C/B class apartments and am wondering what is best: a page o...

I know that smokers are not considered a protected class, but I was wondering where I can find more information on this. Can anyone tell me if this is stated in the Fair Housing Act? I haven't been able to find this c...

Hey BP,
I’m reading Managing Rental Properties by Brandon Turner and have a question about pre-screening and rejecting tenants. In this section of the book, Brandon lays out 7 types of tenants you don’t want to rent ...

I get a lot of applicants, escpecially from Zillow, that for any number of reasons--be it income, background, credit, whatever--they don't qualify. What do you tell your applicants when they don't qualify? I don't wan...

Anyone out there used a USDA loan for multifamily units in rural areas? Success or not?

Hi everyone,

I am a new investor and just recently bought my first investment property in St. Louis and have now approved a renter and am getting close to signing the lease. However I have received a lot of applicant...

Purchasing my first duplex in South Jersey and am looking for advice as to how to get rental agreements and applications written up and reviewed? Is it worth it to get an attorney to do this or is it fine to write one...