We currently use a mix of apartments.com/Rentmanager to record transactions.

I do a lot of searching through the MLS and county records, and come across these fairly often, but am curious as to who/what they are.

I plan to wrap it as an exit strategy,  but assuming worst case scenario, If I were unable to make payments and foreclose, the seller takes the property but would my credit or record be okay?

I do t have long term experience with them yet but They have a good track record and seem to really have it together from my experience.

The initial condition report, tenant communications, and maintenance requests were properly recorded, proving that this issue had existed long before our management began.When the lawsuit came in, both the property owner and our company were off the hook—all because we had a clear, well-documented paper trail showing that the negligence occurred under the previous management.This situation reinforced one of the most valuable lessons in property management: Documentation isn’t just paperwork—it’s protection.✅ Always keep thorough records✅ Make communication traceable✅ Ensure maintenance requests are properly logged and addressedYou never know when good documentation will save you from a nightmare scenario.What’s the wildest property management situation you’ve encountered?

I believe in some states leases over a certain length of time need to be recorded like a deed to be enforced.

Many instant reports pull limited public data and often miss key records like evictions, judgments, and liens—which no longer appear on credit reports.

A steady income (for their portion of rent) and a clean rental record are good signs.

Also get a copy of the police report for your records.

Hey Daniel, you can use a platform like Avail that will give you all the info you need to know like:-Credit score- criminal record-eviction historyYou will also need to gather their:SSNIDPaystubs and 3 months bank statementsat least 2 past landlord references.If all the above check out, you likely have a great tenant.