What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

It helps if you have verifiable past landlord references.I suggest using a service like Mayistay.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Given your extensive reviews and strong opinions about so many land investing courses, would you be willing to verify your identity as an independent investor?

But I'm getting a pass because the IRS does not verify and does not even ask.Don has a more difficult time with his auditor because he does not have Form 1098, and he does not want to show a form with my name on it, for obvious reasons.

The season of Bigger Pockets investors posting 10 nearly identical "Looking for a CPA" messages per day.Disclosure: I am one of those people you are looking for.

Also, lost/stolen USPS money orders can take up to 30 days to verify as stolen--gulp!

Don’t just take my word (or anyone else’s) at face value—verify for yourself! 

You screen them the same way a hotel does: not at all.The only thing you need to verify is their credit card number.

Instead, focus on verified income and ensure applicants don’t owe previous landlords or have prior evictions.