I currently use a self-created rental application to screen potential tenants for rental properties I manage. Most importantly, this application and the applicant's signature give me the authorization to inquire furth...

My husband and I are currently looking to buy a rental property with owner financing.  The loan application form he asked us to fill out asks for other real estate owned.  We do own another property, but it is in an L...

For of all thank you all for this great site that has made me so aware of the importance of doing things correctly. I particular I have (based upon the advice and input of others) created a Screening Criteria with sco...

Having our first family reunion near Dallas Texas.  My wife wanted to go antiquing so I dropped her in a town. Won’t give the specifics since I might see if my two Texas nieces wanted to do a storage deal here.  Sitti...

What are the minimum standards you set for tenants applying for your rental properties? Obviously following fare housing laws. For my area it is a lower income area. Not the best part of town.

Hello, I am a newbie landlord and is wondering how to verify income for self-employed people? Tax return? Please advise!

Hi Folks, I thought there was a sticky somewhere spelling out the 2% rule and how it originated. Maybe getting confused with the 50% rule. But anyway want to find out how to back up the 2% price valuation.

I have purchased a tax certificate for a property in Jefferson county Alabama from the state. How do you aquire the tax deed once the certificate is past the 3 year mark from the date of the sale to the state? County ...

Hey, previously I’ve had a property managers or all my single family homes, but I’m converting my first to self managed, and this property is out of town. My question is once I advertise this, should I require prescre...

Hi all!  I am a new member and have been listening to some podcasts and trying out the analysis calculator. I have been looking to invest for about a year now.  I want to get my feet wet investing in a duplex.  I have...