Application and Tenant Screening

[Brandon Allenczy]

Hey BP!

How do you guys handle applications for your rental for couples? Do you make both of them fill out an application? I know both have to be on the lease, but the 3 reports I request cost $55 to run so I'm just feeling that $110 application may be too steep and push some good qualifying tenants away. I have a couple coming today that seems very legit but will of course verify with screening before signing a lease.

Thanks in advance!

[Tim Herman]

@Brandon Allenczy you don't think other property managers the the couple applies for will run background checks on both. I run checks on anyone over 18.If $110 is too much how are they going to pay first months rent and security deposit. If they break up you will know if one of them can afford to stay in the place.