This is my email i send to pre-screen:
"Thank you for your interest. I prefer not to reveal the location until I have some idea about your renting qualification and seriousness, I hope you understand. If you don't mind, please answer the following questions in order to help with the pre-screening:
***Please answer for each person that will be occupying the apartment***
Name and phone number:
Why are you moving:
Credit score:
Occupations/positions:
How are you paid from your employer?: (every 2 weeks, every week, etc)
What is your monthly take home paycheck (after taxes) from full time job:
Current full time employer:
How long have you worked at your current employer:
Are you planning to or are starting a new job:
Do you have any part time jobs:
If currently renting, how long have you been at that location:
What is your current rent amount:
Have you been late for paying rent in the last 2 years: may explain if yes
Do you have references from current and previous landlords and employers:
Number of individuals that plan to be occupying this apartment:
Number of children that plan be occupying this apartment and age:
Number of vehicles that you plan to have on this property and are they registered with the DMV?:
Do you have any pets and what kind:
Have you ever been arrested:
Have you ever been convicted of a crime:
Have you ever been evicted:
If interested will you submit a rental application($35 cash) and consent to a credit and background check:
Are you able to pay 1st month rent($950) and minimum security deposit of $1050 before signing the renting contract:
When do you plan on moving in:
How long do you plan on living here if you like it:
When are you available to see the apartment(days and times):
Any other information that you would like to share about yourself or your situation:
Thank you for your time to complete this, as we accept only serious inquiries and do not wish to waste anyone's time. Also we want to be very caring for the rental property and anyone who lives here therefore hold any applicant to a high standard. You will be notified shortly after returning the completed questions and given the address and ability to view the apartment. Hope to hear from you soon.