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Updated almost 11 years ago on . Most recent reply

Background checks
I have a unit Ive started advertising to rent and I need to find out what is the best way to do a background check on applicants. Do I use a service? Is there one that people can recommend? Do I need to charge applicants a fee so that I an do the check? Ive read Brandons article on the topic and Im just trying to do a better job of following that advice.
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James Wise
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There's a background check service here on bp.
I use tenantbackgroundsearch.com
it cost 22.95 for the report I buy.
I charge the tenants an app fee to cover this cost.