I am trying to find the best way to make background checks from my PC on potential renters. I see several companies that offer such services online and don't know one from the other (i.e. Intelius, CriminalWatchdog a...

I have several open units in lower-income areas. There is a good deal of interest in these units. I've passed out several applications and even collected application fees, but it seems that the email exchange proce...

Would you recommend putting your current home for rent (Interest rate is at 2.9%) to get some cash flow and buy something more expensive at the current interest rate to start on real estate?

I am new landlord and would appreciate some advice. I have a young engaged couple with her child who are interested in renting my home. During the showing, they said they can meet the income criteria of 3X/income join...

I currently have a property in a low income neighborhood. My last tenant decided to move out early without paying off the rent, damage the place, and leave all of their unwanted items behind. I plan to keep this prope...

First time landlord here. We just started advertising our rental 3 weeks ago. $1675/month for a 3 bedroom in Garfield NJ. We've gotten a lot of interest, 30 different groups of visitors, of those 8 applicants...We wan...

Whats up BP Pro`s, I am looking for recommendations for a lender that offers an equity loan or line of credit for investment properties, ideally with stated income / low doc requirements. Background: I`m trying to acc...

I have been getting requests from guests on VRBO for extended stays  - up to 5 months. I've only used Furnished Finders to vet guests on that platform, and wondered what suggestions anyone has about MTR guests through...

Looking for some insight from the BP community. What specific credit score, if any, do you require when screening tenants?  And are you no longer using a specific credit score in light of concerns with Fair Housing, ...

I get a lot of applicants, escpecially from Zillow, that for any number of reasons--be it income, background, credit, whatever--they don't qualify. What do you tell your applicants when they don't qualify? I don't wan...