Doing a tenant screening seems pretty standard for most landlords, but what about landlords of commercial properties–how are business background checks for these rentals handled? In this episode of Night...

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Income verification is one of the best ways to tell whether or not an applicant will be able to afford renting a property, but what about when the applicant is...

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When landlords are working with a background checking company, they may come across the term “expunged records” and wonder exactly what that means. In this episode of Night School, we’ll...

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Getting an accurate assessment of an applicant’s past rental history is a critical part in making sure a landlord has the right information to make a decision whether or not...

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A swimming pool can be an attractive amenity to attract tenants to your property and get them to renew year after year, but what do landlords really need to know...

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Most landlords and tenants are familiar with a standard 1 year lease, but are there advantages to either side to sign a 2 year lease for a rental property? In this...

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Everyone has heard about how social media can enhance business relations, but how can it positively impact those in the real estate investment business? In this episode of Night School,...

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Join Jeff Pearson and Stephen White as they help Mike Simmons of “Just Start Real Estate” as he evaluates the applications for three prospective tenants. In this episode, these three...

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Being a property owner is a business and landlords need to focus on the quality of customer service they are delivering to their “customers.” In this episode of Night School,...

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Getting background information on an applicant is one of the most important things a landlord can do to predict what kind of tenant they will be. In this episode of...

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