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Sophia L. Still green. Your best picks for tenant screening companies?
4 November 2017 | 6 replies

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...

Cindy B. Applicant refuses to give out SSN before signing Lease
21 February 2024 | 51 replies

I have had 2 incidents recently that potential Tenant refuse to give out SSN before signing Lease. Rental property is minimal $750k assess, Landlord feels more comfortable to have Tenant SSNs on file to protect themse...

Anirudh Reddy How to keep homeless people away from vacant property while I try to sell it?
15 August 2024 | 10 replies

Hello,Hello! I am trying to sell a property that i own in dayton, Ohio. I was told that homeless/squatters got access into the building somehow and they were seen by an agent who was touring property for their buyer. ...

Randall Prosise Bars on the windows, and steel cage for a screen door. Buy?
26 March 2018 | 12 replies

I see a good financial decision getting 8%+ cap, but it does have bars on the windows and a steel cage for a screen door.  OK  or what??

Meredith Carter Section 8/ HUD home investing
9 August 2020 | 5 replies

What is your experience with Section 8 renters (I’m in Birmingham, AL area)? What kind of screener/application do you use? Do you self manage or use a rental management company? Unsure how payment works with the vouch...

Renissa Becker Short Term lease template/ Florida over 55 community
12 December 2023 | 1 reply

I plan to rent our house month to month in Florida- I found a long-term lease agreement with pro subscription,- is there a short-term lease agreement with a security deposit template available?  I'd be very open to fe...

Elizabeth M. Installing security film or security screen
28 September 2018 | 1 reply

Does anyone have experience with having security film installed on your units?  Would you mind sharing your experiences.  What type did you choose, was it professionally installed, any pros/cons?My tenant is asking fo...

Jozef Forgac Do I need to list prior to ask for short sale?
22 December 2008 | 26 replies

I'm buying SFR in pre foreclosure and asking the lender(s) for short sale.The owner selling as FSBO to me. Lender on 1st.(Chase) wants the owner list the property with RE Agent even the owner has an offer on it from ...

Billl D. Renter asking to Sub Lease
31 October 2018 | 5 replies

Hello, I have a tenant that is asking me if he can sub lease a room or two in the house he is leasing from me. He has been a good solid tenant in fact he was the previous owner that we purchased the house from and he ...

Gabe G. multiple applicants. How the heck do you guys decide?
23 May 2015 | 18 replies

I have 3 applicants so far, that went through the BP screener with transunion. This is for a little lower quality property than my others.

They all arent good, but that's sorta to be expected when people are ...