One other tip I used with my last vacancy, create a video walk through showing the exterior and interior and post it on YouTube, I sent it to all the leads asking to view the unit & it helped cut down on the number of tire kickers I got who wanted to walk through the place.As far as assessment, rental history is important, make sure to check with the references provided, I also use Cozy to help with the credit/background check once someone’s preapproved.

To give you a little background. 

I’m looking to build a network of like minded people with diverse backgrounds and specialties in the REI community.

But not just screening tenants, screening where and what you buy can be just as important.You can run eviction, background, and credit check all day--but there are some areas that only certain types of tenants are likely to live for many different reasons.BRRRR may not be right for everyone, just as flipping isn't right for everyone.

If you are completing a background check for work, rental applications things of that nature would be soft as they are using your score, but not actually extending you credit....where my logic falls apart is if open a new account with Cable company (ie Comcast) I believe it is hard inquiry...I seem to remember this being on my report.  

I have a extensive background in boat repair.

Please leave comments as this will be a factor into the future way ahead (your feedback will be considered for what to do next).Background: I started buying real estate (RE) and in 2003 and generally bought, remodeled, and rented out houses.

After all, there are no background checks, minimal credit checks, etc.  

The only background I have had in real estate is buying my own home with my wife and renting out our previous home.

I have a heavy commercial construction background And am looking to get into residential fix and flips here soon.