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Shannon M. Minimum Qualifications what are your standards
15 October 2018 | 34 replies
Less is more some times. examples: Favorable Fico credit score > than 620 (Suggested) No significant criminal history.
Christopher Freeman Problems with Tenant Screening
11 October 2018 | 1 reply
We're able to compensate for that by requiring a co-signer (no double deposits allowed in NH), but the inability to validate identity on the screening platform through questions based on credit bureau records prevented him from being able to complete the eviction and criminal history screening.
Matt Gilroy Military town rentals... Good idea? What to look out for?
18 October 2018 | 14 replies
You still run credit/criminal, check references, verify income, etc.
George V. What public sites do you use for backround checks?
15 October 2018 | 7 replies
I get reports back on their credit, criminal background, income, and eviction record and then it gives you a recommendation to rent or not.  
Tom R. Renter with no credit but a cosigner
14 October 2018 | 14 replies
The criteria we consider (in weighted order): verifiable rental history, income ratio, ability to maintain (income history/savings/assistance), credit score (judgement/collection thresholds) criminal history.
Theodore Arzt Old criminal record
28 June 2022 | 13 replies
Always take that as a given.Run the criminal check, run the credit check.
Mike Hoefling Considering a Marijuana Rental, What are rents?
17 October 2018 | 23 replies
Said it could put the property in jeopardy if there was any criminal behavior Since it’s still illegal on a federal level, not worth the risk.
Jill F. Help me pick a tenant
15 October 2018 | 25 replies
Neither have pets or criminal records.
Rafael Zavala How to collect rent after evicting tenant
18 October 2018 | 8 replies
Well worth the time and effort in my personal opinion.I consider these ex tennats to be criminals and believe they should be brought to justice by landlords.
Marcus Johnson Tenant subleasing or not
18 October 2018 | 8 replies
I am waiitng for the criminal history come back.