If anything, a concerned owner would want to have a clear understanding of a PMC's screening criteria and fully understand the process - which we originally posted.

Now I see the magnifying search glass in the upper right part of the (desktop)screen, next to your profile bubble and Alerts.After you click Search, be sure to filter on 'Forum' topics.

Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide

On this forum search screening,  deposits, utilities.

I would recommend that you screen your tenants and have them complete a background check with a company of your choosing and not just accepting Zillows in house background check that some of the tenants already have.

They don't have to share the screening results, but they should share the actual application filled out by the tenant. 

My wife and I use Avail to find, screen, and manage applicants.

If you set standards and stick with them, you'll catch shenanigans like this.The policy should be that every adult passes your screening, period.

List all the mistakes you made, from screening to accepting late rents. 

Bookkeeping when it comes to real estate investments can get tricky.I often find the following mistakes occur1) They fully write off the mortgage payment when in reality the mortgage payment is broken down into Interest, principal paydown and an increase into the escrow account.2) If the property is managed by a PM company, do not factor in the PM Statement3) do not calculate depreciation expenseBest of luck in your search for a proper bookkeper.