Screening tenants effectively

[Kyle Carter]

Does anyone have a template or method that they use in order to screen tenants effectively in order to reduce the risk of non payment and damage to the property? 

For regular tenants and/or section 8 tenants.

[Alec Barnes]

Hello Kyle,

When screening applications for the properties that I manage, I always look for:
- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent (verified through the employer)
- Credit score of 580+
- Rental verification with past landlords (no outstanding balances, no late payments, and the property left in acceptable condition)
- No history of collections, evictions, or criminal offenses
- No overdue debt (except medical debt)

I have found this screening standard very helpful when finding tenants who pay on time and treat the property well!