Can I Just Use Any Rental Application? Next Steps?

[Jacob Zivanovich]

Hey there,

As the title indicates, where do I get a rental application? Can I just lookup one online? Or do I have to use an application from a company that does background checks?

After the tenant fills this out, do I send this to any background screening company?

Thanks!

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Jacob Zivanovich:

Application screening sites like TransUnion MySmartMove include an online application. You want the applicant to fill it out online because the screening company needs access to the data to process it.

Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide