Quote from @Emory Clayton: I'm confused as to how to screen Sec 8 tenants compared to regular 'market rate' tenants.

I'm going to be a first-time landlord in Arkansas :)I'm in the process of pre-screening applicants BEFORE sending them an application where they would pay for the background check.

What is your process for screening pets?

Let's say it's a family of 4, do you make them all pay for the aprox $40-$50 screening package?

You should not allow any adults to reside in the property without being screened, approved by you, and on the lease.Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide

Do I need to ask for screening of every one living or only persons signing the lease?

Use the top three or four discriminators so applicants can screen themselves.Then you need to have clear screening criteria yourself.

Use the top three or four discriminators so applicants can screen themselves.Then you need to have clear screening criteria yourself.

I have downloaded all of the other forms mentioned in the book Managing Rental Properties but can't locate the flow chart poster for the tenant screening process.

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?