All Forum Posts by: Taylor Roeling

@Benjamin Richards Seeking legal counsel is the best advice - did you sign the lease agreement? Because potentially that could be an out. A charge is not a conviction so it won't show up on screening - however, an arrest should've if it was in the last seven years. You definitely don't want this person on your property even if he hasn't been formally convicted! If it was the family without him that might be a different story. Checking your local and state laws about breaking lease agreements will be important - all things a lawyer can help you with.

@Lam N. It was good you guys did background checks first off! I think what most people said is good advice - you never know what's going on in someone's life though and I think you should let the woman know if anything isn't right or there are incidents she should feel comfortable telling you guys so you can help her if she needs it!

@Gaurav Bhasin Congrats on closing! A property management software is going to be a great idea to keep organized and make the whole landlording process easier. Here on Bigger Pockets, if you click the tools tab at the top, then under services, click landlord resources! There are some service there that will be helpful for you - here the is link as well: https://www.biggerpockets.com/tools/landlord-resources! Best of luck.

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@Noam Adler Congrats on starting your company! I think good communication is the number one thing to remember - it is important and professional to maintain relationships with owners and tenants with good and constant communication. If you are looking for some good tools, on BP under the tools tab, then services, click on landlord resources! There are some good resources and softwares for people starting out. 

@Cindy Craft Hi Cindy! Congrats on your first rental property - you've come to the right place with questions. Tenant applications and screening are a must so it's good you're thinking about it! I would recommend visiting the tools tab on Bigger Pockets above, then under services, click on landlord resources - there will be some good software/app options for you to use. Here is the link as well! Best of luck!

@Myron Voorhis Market syndication is the best way to advertise your rental properties - this means your property will be posted on all of the major listing websites and can easily be posted to Craigslist and Facebook! Check out landlord resources here on Bigger Pockets for some options: https://www.biggerpockets.com/tools/landlord-resources.

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@Ryan Carter Doing lots of research and selecting a location that, even if it's far, you know is a good area is always in everyone's best interest. For example, college towns are a great area to invest because there will always be a need for tenants due to students and employees of universities - single family homes definitely work for students, but sometimes they are a little rougher on the house. Before jumping on Zillow and such, I would do as much research you can about markets throughout the country. Maybe even talk to a real estate agent or other property investors before delving right in! It is honestly up to you. Best of luck!