Shuo Jiao
What will your reaction if your tenant sent you this?
"Hi,
Hope you are doing well! I recently learnt that the gap between tenants is usually over 30 days.
If I can have a new tenant ready (one approved by you) on the same day that I deliver my move out notice, would ...
Jack B.
$2,700 to paint 2K sf house reasonable?
Interior paint only. Includes paint, which he estimates to be 8-10 gallons, going from yellow paint to white, will need two coats for sure. It's the old paint from when I bought the place 6 years ago.
I thought abou...
Evelyn Jordan
No SSN, no CC, No Proof of Income
Hey BP People,I am currently screening tenant applications for a vacant rental property of mine and I came across an interesting situation. The applicants are a Hispanic family with 3 young kids; Mother is a housewife...
Maria S.
Can I charge deposit for a service dog?
I have a possible tenant that tells me they don't have to pay the pet deposit because their pit bull is a service animal and I legally cannot charge them a pet deposit. Advise please.
Bill Coleman
Need a service for tenants to pay rent electronically
I am looking for a reliable and inexpensive service that allows tenants to have rent automatically paid directly from their bank account monthly. Does anyone use a service like that? I've had Intuit recommended but it...
Elizaveta Dolzhenko
Potential tenant cannot pay deposit in full
Hi,
My husband and I are trying to rent out our first property and we came across a potential tenant who would like to pay deposit over the first two months - first half along with first months rent prior to ...
Hernan B.
First Timer: Security Deposit, Rent in Cash, and more
I am officially in the process of collecting rent for the first time ever. I have collected rent from one unit in the form of a money order and a second in cash. What is everyone's strategy to collecting rent in cash...
Joe C.
Tenant changed locks without permission
Current tenant changed the front door lock without permission. This was discovered today by property manager,. Tenant said that the front door handle broke so she took it upon herself to change the lock but made no me...
Jon K.
Not many inquiries. Is it slow season?
I haven't gotten that many inquiries on Craigslist lately. The inquiries that come aren't ideal. I don't allow pets or smokers or evictions, so I know I'm limiting my potential rental market already.
My price is gre...
Jairo Zapata
Tenant Screening red flags
Hello, When looking for the perfect tenant, what are red flags you must pay attention to during the application process? I recently had to evict a tenant and that was not fun to say the least. Thanks in advance for sh...