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Joel Griffiths Can I have different requirements for married/unmarried couples?
27 November 2018 | 8 replies

I have an unmarried couple wishing to rent a place I have in Missouri. I have asked for 3x income from each of them. With a married couple I would only ask for 3x income in total. Is this a legal request?BACKGROUND: I...

Adam Craig Prenup tips
26 August 2014 | 21 replies

I am getting married next June to a girl I have been friends with since high school and dating for 4 years. She is the least selfish/greedy person I have been in a relationship. Even though I trust her and don't plan ...

Christian Bors Smart Move; not enough information for tenant recommendation?
25 December 2015 | 6 replies

I've used smart move several times now and have been very pleased.  However, this last application has raised some eyebrows.  Smart move came back with "not enough information to make a recommendation."  They were not...

Kay M. renting to a couple/ partners not married
20 June 2010 | 10 replies

I received my first application for a renter. They seem eager to rent, filled out the application on the spot and turned in application fee. From the application, they are partners. One person seems like they have ...

Andrea S Menard Marital property ownership in community property state
10 December 2021 | 2 replies

Hi! Newbie investor here.
I live in a community property state (TX) and purchased two homes while I was still single. I converted the first home into a long-term rental and moved in to the second property. My boyfrie...

Wayne Bodley Renting to unmarried couples question
8 November 2019 | 8 replies

Hi everyone,  new member here. I have a couple rental houses, one of which will be vacant soon. The applicants are an unmarried couple with a two year old. Together their income is sufficient but separate it isn't. I ...

Jacob Barnhart Two names on loan and deed, but one pays all bills. Equal owners?
23 November 2017 | 4 replies

I am going to start out by saying I know this is a bad idea. Unfortunately my girlfriend is not as logical.I have just been denied on a loan after having pre-approval and making it close to closing on a home. The lend...

Account Closed Divorce and refinancing
26 June 2013 | 3 replies

My ex wife is having difficulty qualifying for a refi of our marital residence on her salary (includes cs payments that i make). She has been paying mortgage on time for years since the divorce but she was supposed to...

Adam Wright Creative Mortgage Negotiation
6 August 2019 | 3 replies

Hey Bigger Pockets Community,
I'm inquiring about mortgage negotiations and creative structure for primary residence. Thinking outside the box, what're some common/uncommon concessions that I might be able to work in...

Pal Sa Community property and guests
19 June 2024 | 5 replies

This is not related to rental property. I did not find any relevant section in which to ask this question. If a married couple owns a property together, do both spouses need to invite a guest? Is it enough if one spou...