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Mike Mendes Would you approve these applicants?
29 August 2023 | 12 replies
@Mike MendesI would probably approve if there are no criminal/sex offender records.
Beste Park How to Screen Tenants?
16 November 2023 | 9 replies
Things I look for, and include in my listing: no evictions or major criminal background issues, take home income at least 3x monthly rent (this is personal requirement, and higher than the typical rent = 30% of gross).  
Edwin Tapia Rental Application for Potential Tenants on Zillow Rental Manager
26 December 2023 | 6 replies
I just stubbled upon mysmartmove, it charges the applicant $25 to $40 for an extensive screening which includes; credit score, criminal background, eviction history, and bankruptcy.
Kathleen Park Tenant Background Check with Criminal Record
5 September 2023 | 10 replies
Hello,I was wondering if anyone knew any trustful websites (preferrably free) which provide tenants background check report service including felony/criminal charges.
Ali Saad How to find cash flow markets?
1 November 2023 | 41 replies
That increases cash flow comes with substantial more risk of tenants not paying, tenants causing significant damage, and potential criminal activity.
Benjamin Sulka Application Before or After Showing?
16 October 2023 | 17 replies
And if they apply and pay the cost I run their credit and criminal
Sam Faas Zillow Rental Application - what to do next?
9 October 2023 | 13 replies
As long as they don't have any evictions, major crimes on their record, and an acceptable credit score / history, I'll then do the next level digging.Zillow won't always give you the details you need about a criminal charge, so you'll either need them to provide documentation regarding what the charge is, or get a background check.I'll typically ask for copies of pay stubs or bank statements to verify income if they didn't already upload them to Zillow.
Joe Capobianco section 8 applicant
26 October 2023 | 10 replies
SEC 8 ONLY screens for criminal
Paul F. Too many prospective tenants?
29 September 2023 | 15 replies
For example, by making it clear that every adult will have to pay $30 and submit to a credit/criminal screening, you will probably eliminate 1/4 - 1/3 of these applicants.
Kate K. Zillow screening tool? Pros and cons?
9 July 2021 | 17 replies
Zillow may or may not be fine for that, but you never should stop with the credit report and criminal check.