.✅ Judgments & Liens Search – These no longer show on credit reports, so a separate check helps uncover unpaid debts.✅ Eviction & Rental History – Past evictions are a huge red flag for payment issues.✅ Criminal Background Check – A nationwide search can help catch risks.✅ Verified Income Data – Checking actual bank deposits prevents relying on fake pay stubs.If you’re not getting any prequalification forms back, it might be time to simplify the process or use a better screening tool.

I have been searching for my first rental property since the beginning of February.

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

@Konstantinos Lembesis If you search for posts using the city as your search term you will find many discussions that should give you more context than you might gather with a single post.

.📌 Here’s the official link to check rates: SAHA Payment Standards (or search "San Antonio Housing Authority Payment Standards” on Google).🔑 How to Select the Best Section 8 TenantsEven though you can’t discriminate based on Section 8 status, you CAN still screen tenants carefully:✅ Check rental history – Look for evictions, past landlord references, and late payments.✅ Look at their portion of rent – If a tenant pays only $50/month, they may have less financial responsibility than someone paying $500.✅ Require a security deposit – Helps protect against damage.✅ Meet the tenant in person – See how they present themselves.🚀 Final ThoughtsRenting to Section 8 tenants in San Antonio can be a great strategy if you screen properly and understand the rules.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

I do all my own property searches, inspections, book work etc.

Here are some quick tips to get the most out of the community:🔍 Use the search feature – Got a question?

I had my realtor set up a search for assumable loans, and found a property in Aubrey TX with an assumable VA loan.

I do all my own property searches, inspections, book work etc.