Who knows, this may not be possible, though wondering if there is an online resource or dialog available to help vet potential tenants though direct landlord experience reporting.  For example, if you have a tenant pr...

I agree to Let them go , screen and choose your own tenants .

How can I check backgrounds and screen tenants to make sure they are a good fit?

Because I'm also new to this type of investment, I have minimal advice but in pricing you may consider not pricing rent on the high end as you may not get as many tenants to screen and may be left with a short list of not-so-preferred tenants.

This often happens to rentals to landlords who don't screen intensely and who don't check on their property often.Don't think that this is rare bad luck.

Just got the problem just clicking on the green "signup" box half an hour ago.The signup form pops up briefly, then the screen goes blank, (another pop up?)

Also, for what it is worth, I used the tenant screening tool that is here on BP and it does a full screening, criminal history, credit check, past residence addresses,etc. for only $25.

@Chris Christianson My electrician was at the house yesterday and took a flat screen TV, Xbox, and some other stuff from the house.

You will really have to hire a property management company, just make sure to screen them very carefully.

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