What are your best tips for screening tenants, especially for student renters?

Get them out and start with leases and only rent to people that you have screened. 

We can only do the best we can trying to beat the fraudsters by leveraging tools.Regarding fake SSN the screening services picks up on mismatches.

It does many things to help you with Tenant placement like marketing, application collection and screening. 

I make sure I screen each potential tenant thoroughly (background and credit checks) and require references.

You also need a leasing agent, unless you are going to advertise and screen tenants yourself.

I have considered it but I keep things at a flat rate for the exact reasons you stated.I want people to get the exact price when they stay at our lake house.

One of the biggest time sucks can be finding & screening a tenant!

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

But a specialist could be helpful if you have unique situations, want to explore advanced strategies, or simply save time.Cost varies - some charge hourly, some a flat fee.I'd recommend checking the tax pro button on top of the page and scheduling a free consultation.