How would you recommend vetting tenants? What about turbo tenant? Also is it Norman to charge for an application fee to do the background/credit check?

Okay so I know I can't charge a fee for this in MA (so stupid) HOWEVER can I have an intermediary charge a fee? For example can I tell them I only accept credit reports done by a specific company? I don't want to pay ...

I'm debating if this would work well to have applicants apply before showing the property. I don't do an application fee as I get background checks for almost free so it wouldn't cost them anything and it would probab...

I'm wondering if anyone has experience with resident screening companies such as the National Tenant Network? Considering this service to help get good tenants in the FIRST time.

Thanks
Duke

I'm trying to decide how to do my background checks. Does rentprep and zillow charge their fees per applicant or is that fee for the entire household?
I was going to use Rentprep and from what I can tell that is a pe...

When applicants are applying do you require they complete the application first and after you review and wish to proceed, you then request approval to request the credit/background/criminal check? Or do you have the ...

I got this email earlier today, thought other mass investors might find this interesting....I know there have been some discussions about what we can and cannot charge in the past. "An important ruling has been issue...

Seems to be the consensus a non-refundable move-in fee is preferred in Chicago -- legal reasons.
What about getting, in addition, first and last month's rent prior to move in? Does this open you up to more litigation...

This is my first rental, and very first application. The person says they want to move here and won't have a problem transferring to a local branch for their job.How do people accept application fees and deposits in t...

Hello Forum,
These questions are directed to the landlords that charge an application fee. I think that this would be a good way to cover the fee's associated with the credit check and criminal background check. Being...