Kat Hudson
When apartments do credit checks are they soft or hard inquiries?
I've asked one apartment I'm interested in and they said they didn't know, that they used a program called Resident Check. I know hard inquiries drop your credit score. Do most apartments use third parties to screen a...
Curtis S.
Question for "Don't be the owner tip".
I was reading this article https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2016/07/30/how-to-be-a-landlord/. The last tip says don't be the owner so you can avoid more confrontations. This seems like a great idea, but I don'...
Nat C.
Eviction and judgement order out of nowhere
I previously posted a thread about having problems with my landlord and he wouldn't accept my rent and filed for eviction.In summary I had some arguments with my landlord about major issues not being fixed and instead...
Jeffrey Marzan
Insurance question and confusion...
I recently just purchased a duplex (two unit) in TX. After closing and signing (and bought my first house ever!), I gave USAA a call to see if the account for Home Owners Insurance is activated, in which they said it ...
Traci Lovelace
Florida Tenant not giving required notice - what next?
Hi All,This is our only rental property. We have a tenant whose lease ends August 31st. It is an annual lease and requires 60 days notice by the tenant if they aren't going to renew. I reached out to them on July 3...
Kelly M.
Simple California pre-move out inspection question
I feel silly about this question because it really shouldn't be so difficult, but here it goes:In California, the landlord must notify the tenant of their right to a pre-move out inspection and then the "The inspectio...
Bruce Lynch
NJ Automatic Lease Renewal
Hello All, In reading through the “Truth in Renting” literature, I understand why NJ has a reputation for being tenant friendly.From what I understand, the landlord of a 4-unit building in NJ must allow a tenant to si...
Charlie Moore
What does it mean to be “ transparent “
What does this word mean to you? I was studying my last Ebook and it states “ always be transparent and success in landlording will happen “
Art Escajeda
Section 8 tips and advice ?
I’m thinking of putting my single family house on section 8, for those who have done it what are the pros & cons? Any information is appreciated. Thanks for your time. Located in CA High dessert.
Luis Montanez
Looking for a Rent Adjustments Claws to included in my rental contract
Hello Fellow Landlords,
I am in the middle of renting my first house in the US and am in a rush to put my contract together for a prospective tenant.
Currently I am working with the "Strict Rental...