What is the most common way to inform a rental applicant that I won't be choosing them?

In my area there are multiple fourplex units for sale at good prices. The only kicker is the neighborhood is a little rundown and known to be rough and tenants can be shady.  Does anyone have any experience with this ...

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I have a property in Maine with a 3-story outdoor staircase behind the building. This is primarily used for tenant access to and from their units, and has very little actual deck-space. 
The staircase is simi...

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I have another newbie question. I own two, newer rental properties in WV. I will be relocating to Charlotte, NC by the end of 2014. I would lose money if I sold the properties and neither of them ar...

What are some background check items that you will let slide, and which are deal breakers? Do you all consider theft a deal breaker? What are some clear deal breakers, and what will you let slide?

I want to buy a SFH as a 1031 exchange in Pinellas county. I was told that Bellair does not allow any rental shorter than 7 months. Any city that will allow shorter leases? I am ok with minimum 30 days and occasional ...

I recently sold a rental property in my name and put the proceeds into a 1031 exchange in my name.  I'm scheduled to close on a replacement property in a month and I'm wondering: 1.  is it too late to form an LLC to p...

I bought a single family home April 2018 using the VA LOAN. It is my primary place of residence and the only property I have.I’m planning on renting out 1 of my spare rooms to a close friend. I pay 1,300/mo on the mor...

My real estate investment strategy over the last 10+ years has been to purchase a property everytime I move.  As a military member, I move every three years or so; hence, I have several rentals that were, at one time,...

My mom purchased a SFH for investment purposes and my husband and I have been renting from her. She bought the property doing a 1031 exchange using the trust that I am a beneficiary of.  My husband and I are not looki...