Do you background check people before they look at your rental?

[Steve S.]

Someone i talked to said there's no way they'd let someone in their property without a background check.

I see no way this is financially feasible or time feasible.

I would assume you background check anyone you're going to get into a lease with.  

Is this typically done by a management company?

If not, how do most people do this?

What does it cost?

What are you typically willing to accept regarding credit score?  What other criteria are you looking at in doing a background check?