Use the top three or four discriminators so applicants can screen themselves.Then you need to have clear screening criteria yourself.

Use the top three or four discriminators so applicants can screen themselves.Then you need to have clear screening criteria yourself.

Quote from @Raymond Kalonji: Hello, I have decided to welcome section 8 applications for my rental, but I'm wondering if my screening criteria listed below are unrealistic for applicants:- Minimum credit score: 640.- Minimum household income: 90,000 $USD per year (Can be waived with Section 8 or HCV voucher). - Minimum rental history: 2 years (please provide references).

If you feel bad and want to save people money, start with a free pre-screening.

Run a credit/screening report on yourself.

Kept those agents motivated to answer the friggin phone

I agree with screening the Sec 8 applicant the same as all applicants for good housing history. 

Here are just 10 ways they add value:Tenant Screening & Placement: A professional manager screens hundreds, maybe thousands of applications per year.

Really hard to kick in a door and then even if they go thru a window, can't open door from inside.3) Remove mechanicals, store, reinstall upon MoveIn4) VPS or DAWGS - metal window screens and doors.

Forget trying to walk them through a simple repair over the phone, to avoid sending a ServiceTech and saving an owner money.