I am thinking about purchasing a property that already has a tenant. I have a couple of questions.

How would i get a copy of the current lease?

Would i get the security deposit from the current landlord...

I'm pretty new to the rental business.

I have someone interested in my condo, but his credit is really bad,
and he is about to file bankruptcy to start fresh. His fiancee who
will be co-leasing and cosigning has grea...

I've been having an issue with a tenant (property in Queens, NY) who is constantly late with the rent.  The lease expires in April and I do not plan to renew the lease.  This is my first time dealing with a problem te...

Being new, I only used a screening company once - RentPrep and I wasn't thrilled with it.   Which do you use?  Someone once texted me a report that had the top cut off, so I couldn't see the company's name, but it was...

Hi All - Just got an application from my leasing agent on a house.  This family has a small (think 800 sq ft) paid off house in the same city and is looking to rent my SFM which is 1400 sq ft. They’ve lived in their c...

If I am not collecting a down payment (except for a security deposit = to one month's rent), I am leasing the home at a fair market price, but I credit all of the security deposit and $200/month of rent towards a down...

I have a pair of tenants applying to lease a property that are on social security.  They have shown and given copies of letters that show the monthly benefit amounts.  They seem real but I am not sure.  All benefits a...

Hi All, I'm a new investor and just received a notice to vacate for victoms of family violance from my first tenants. Tenants seem pretty familiar with the TX Property Code and have submitted the paperwork called out ...

Last week I was watching a presentation from one of our most respected local investors. He said something about pets that I felt would be valuable to share.This investor said "I love pets,  they equal profits", this t...

For owners who have used a property manager in the past or have one currently, what are some things that you wished could have been smoother with your experience, and what can be improved upon?