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Kyle Carter Screening tenants effectively
9 March 2025 | 8 replies
Here’s a simple but effective method:Tenant Screening Checklist✔ ID Verification – Confirm the applicant is who they say they are to prevent fraud.✔ Income Verification – Use a service that pulls actual bank deposits rather than relying on pay stubs or bank statements (which can be faked).✔ Eviction & Rental History – Look for past evictions, late payments, and landlord references to spot red flags.✔ Criminal Background Check – Run a nationwide search to ensure compliance with local laws while identifying potential risks.✔ Judgments & Liens Search – Since these no longer appear on credit reports, a separate search helps uncover unpaid debts or financial issues.For Section 8 tenants, screening should be the same—rental history and income verification are key since they’re still responsible for a portion of the rent.
C.J. Whidden DSCR effect on personal DTI ratio
9 March 2025 | 2 replies
Also, what effect on personal credit score?  
Rene Hosman What are you most exited to hear the FBI negotiator Chris Voss talk about at BPCON?
3 March 2025 | 0 replies
Understanding the psychology behind effective communication4.
Jeffrey Hayes Looking for most effective platform(s)for starting new property mgmt company?
6 March 2025 | 3 replies
Any advise on which platforms Facebook, instagram, or any other ones are the most effective for attracting new clients to hopefully sign contracts for rental property mgmt?
Sean Overcrest Seeking Advice on Property Ownership and Cost-Effective Transfer
25 February 2025 | 5 replies
Hi there,I'm trying to determine the best way to live in and eventually acquire a property as an inheritance while maximizing cost-effectiveness.
Olivia G Gonzalez Newbie looking for advice
11 March 2025 | 19 replies
I just read "Start with Strategy" by Dave Meyer and I would say that the concepts make sense for the most part but things don't "click" in my brain like they do for psychology.
Ken M. Federal Layoffs Effect?
12 March 2025 | 38 replies
Well I think the question is what effect will those layoffs have on the housing market in DC.
William H. Connecting with a Multi-Family GP
3 March 2025 | 5 replies
A lot of positive reviews from these mentors/gurus comes from people who psychologically feel the need to justify why they parted with thousands of dollars even tho deep down they know they were duped.If these gurus were really successful, they would be out doing deals, not selling courses.
Jack Pasmore Is Automation Effective?
15 February 2025 | 14 replies
One needs to have outstanding local market knowledge to underwrite effectively
Alec Jacobs How do I your/screen potential tenants effectively?
24 February 2025 | 5 replies

I have recently listed my property and I'm getting several inquiries and I was wondering what the best method of screening to touring should look like? Initially my thought process was having them fill out an applicat...