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12 Questions to Ask Tenant References

BiggerPockets

Getting the right tenants is crucial for having a seamless landlord experience. Here are 12 questions to ask tenant references to ensure they're a good fit.

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13 Illuminating Questions Landlords Should Ask Every Prospective Tenant

BiggerPockets

Your tenant application should cover much more than the basics of name, address, and references. Get a full snapshot of each applicant with these questions.

Tenants 71
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Tenant Screening: Why Checking a Tenant’s Rental History Report Matters

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A prospective tenant’s rent references can tell you a lot about their rental history. And, checking a rental history report as part of the screening process is just as vital as verifying a prospective tenant's credit history, employment, and income. Here's why.

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Pennymac pulls back on 2021 plan to hire 300+ workers in North Carolina

Housing Wire

million in tenant improvements in North Carolina since 2021, the letter added. Pennymac referred to the letter sent to the North Carolina Economic Investment Committee and declined to comment. Since Pennymac opened doors in Cary, North Carolina three years ago, a total of 68 full time employees worked at the facility as of December.

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Thousands of government-backed mortgages impacted by Maui fire

Housing Wire

The funds will also allow for new housing construction with CDBG funding in declared-disaster areas, and provide flexibility in HOME tenant-based rental assistance requirements “to reduce burden for those seeking assistance.” And, refer to our tips for avoiding scams and fraud that can entrap people trying to help.”

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Wall Street SFR firms accused of stripping equity from neighborhoods

Housing Wire

And, finally, the House subcommittee reported that the “total number of tenants behind on rent and fees increased by almost two-fold [over the survey period], with tenants with rental arrears increasing from 11.3% in 2021, and the number of tenants with fee arears increasing from 10% in 2018 to 20.7% in 2018 to $205.29

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Financing proves an obstacle for ADUs

Housing Wire

How to minimize tenant turnover using online property management tools. Here’s a look at why tenant turnover happens and how to prevent it in the future. An idea occasionally bandied about before, including the 1980s , to increase housing stock, ADU’s are also referred to as, “Granny flats” – a place to house the extended family.

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