I’m in the process of buying my first rental property and I don’t want to rent to smokers. It’s a personal decision but I don’t want to it harder to rent out my property. What do yal think?

I have a Google form that I send all prospective renters that ask for a viewing. Any feedback would be appreciated. By the way, I'm located in Massachusetts.The questions are:Full Name (first & last) * Email Addre...

I have been a part of BP for over a year now and have been a smoker since I was way to young, but my question is when did smokers get such a bad rap?I personally don't smoke inside of even my own home, not even once. ...

With the HIPPA  Laws being in place how do you know your tenant is using medical marijuana or the marijuana they bought on the corner from a dealer and is it legal to ask in some states?

One year ago I decided that as tenants left I would transition to non-smoking. All new move-ins sign a no smoking agreement as part of their rental package. We've definitely had some bumps in the road but I'm toying w...

I'm learning how to screen tenants and how the applicant process should take place. I've read the Turners' book on managing properties and I've taken a look at BP's guide to tenant screening.
The guide suggest that a...

After numerous conversations with investors, CFAs, data scientists and economists in conjunction with my own understanding and study as a CFA candidate, I thought it would be worthwhile to share my thoughts on how I t...

Greetings BiggerPockets! This is my first post and Im hoping to get some suggestions from everyone.So let me explain a bit about myself first.My name is Mikey and my wife and I live in Southern Ontario Canada. I own a...

Hey everyone!I am an experienced real estate agent but rookie landlord for reference.I just got my first tenant off Furnished Finder! Woohoo!  I am getting the lease together now.  What other items do I need? Assuming...

Do those of you that have rentals in states where weed is now legal allow your tenants to possess, use or even grow in your properties? Just curious as I am getting ready to invest in a weed friendly state and wanted ...