All Forum Posts by: Rick L.
Rick L. has started 51 posts and replied 192 times.
Post: Tenant Screening (ie-Credit Report, Background Check)

- Investor
- Saint Louis, MO
- Posts 198
- Votes 25
So, I've found a tenant that I like and want to screen them for Credit, background check, etc. What/who is everyone using for these reports. I've looked at Smartmove, but it seems that the potential tenant has to register an account and fill the information out online themselves.
Post: New member from St. Louis

- Investor
- Saint Louis, MO
- Posts 198
- Votes 25
Welcome Matt. I purchased my first fourplex in U-city last June. Let me know if I can help you out in anyway!
Post: Where does the 50% rule come from?

- Investor
- Saint Louis, MO
- Posts 198
- Votes 25
Mark...for later reading.
Post: Raking leaves on property

- Investor
- Saint Louis, MO
- Posts 198
- Votes 25
I'm relatively new to being a landlord, but rented for almost a decade in my younger years. I would not rely on the tenant to mow and/or rake the lawn. If you want to maintain the appearance of your lawn and landscaping either do it yourself or hire someone to do so.
Post: For Rent Flyer Template

- Investor
- Saint Louis, MO
- Posts 198
- Votes 25
Thank you for the replies! I ended up using Microsoft Publisher to design a flyer. Took about an hour to do so, but it looks great! Thanks for the suggestion!
Post: For Rent Flyer Template

- Investor
- Saint Louis, MO
- Posts 198
- Votes 25
Thanks for the reply Karen. I wasn't able to find anything useful in Google Templates. Is Printshop free?
Post: For Rent Flyer Template

- Investor
- Saint Louis, MO
- Posts 198
- Votes 25
I've formatted and posted my rental listing on Postlets. However, does any have or know how I can print out a similar designed flyer?
I would like something that displays all the same information and pictures similar to Postlets. I just don't have the tech skills to make it POP.
Post: Remodeling a Rental Unit

- Investor
- Saint Louis, MO
- Posts 198
- Votes 25
I went with steel tub and tiles, on the advice of my realtor. But, the common sense and landlord in me wanted to go with a vinyl tub surround. Or even a prefabricated shower tub and surround.
I'm interested to hear what the others say on this.
Post: TapaTalk

- Investor
- Saint Louis, MO
- Posts 198
- Votes 25
This would be great!
Post: Will getting too many pre-approal or pre-qualification affect my credit?

- Investor
- Saint Louis, MO
- Posts 198
- Votes 25
Great info, learning a lot. Thank you all!