Farnaz Z.
How to screen a tenant without a social security number?
I have an applicant who's going through a rental screening process A.T.M. His girlfriend, in her early 20s, does not have SSN nor does she have an ITIN and she's unemployed so she cannot get screened. The guy is meeti...
Bruce Yi
Applicant with eviction
I have an applicant with an eviction from 2019. He has since restored his credit (740) and has stable employment. What measures can I put in place to reduce my risk as a landlord? What questions should I ask during th...
Tim Ellis
The Service Dog Dilemma
I wanted to share with you a situation that recently came up with one of our rentals regarding service dogs. Please note we are located in Pennsylvania, though this issue is at a federal level. The Situation: Our ...
Kade T. Brunson
How can a college student, with very little money, get started?
I am a college student with only a couple thousand dollars in savings (and I do not have any student loans to pay off), but how could I start getting involved in real estate? I am studying for an engineering degree, s...
Matt Jones
What happens if I don't move in Fannie Mae Property in 60 days? Bought as an owner occupant.
I bought a fourplex from Fannie Mae about 60 days ago as an owner occupant and I have yet to move in. I do plan to live there but I've had two contracts fall through on my house and I have a flip that is taking longe...
Shayna Adams
Can I take away laundry room?
Hello!We have a triplex in Missoula, MT, and have had repeated issues with tenants not caring for the shared laundry room. Actually that's an understatement... It's happened twice now that one of the tenants has lef...
Amir B.
Over Paying a Contractor during a pending sale
Hello Everyone,I wondered how other investors have dealt with being taken advantage of or overpaying for real estate services.I appreciate any help you can provide.Amir
AJ Vanderhorst
4plex Incorrectly Zoned as a Duplex...Help
Hi all, I'm pretty new to real estate investing, and nearing the end of a cash-out refi process on a 4plex I've owned for a decade. My plan was to use the $$ to fund my next investment property. However, my lender (Qu...
Vickie Bruce
Leftover belongings after lease ended 3 weeks ago
My tenants moved out at the end of the month because I would not renew their lease. Problem is that they left lots of things that they say they want, but have not come back for. New tenants are asking what to do with ...
Kwambe H.
Underwater Rental Property - Hold or Fold?
Hello BP! Several years ago, a 22 year old me (and my wife) with a baby on the way decided to purchase our first property (with little to no money OR real estate experience). We purchased this home mid 2006. Fast f...