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Brian Wilson Building your credit
1 June 2017 | 7 replies

Good Morning BP!I'm at a bit of a cross road, and thought I would seek out some sage advice from the more seasoned individuals here on BP.Goal: Trying to increase my credit scoreCurrent stats: (score 709 according to ...

Tom V. Tenants interested, smartmove not helpful. What would you do?
13 April 2017 | 14 replies

I have a couple interested in a unit. They did a smartmove credit check, and both came back with "Not enough info".They make well in excess of the rent, about 5 times. Verified income.But there's no credit cards, no l...

Jane S. What if applicant has no Credit score
26 May 2022 | 6 replies

How is it possible for a full time employed person not to have a credit score? Are credit cards necessary for this?

Erik W. Qualify first time renters
1 April 2018 | 6 replies

I manage what I call "Class C" homes defined as "clean, safe, and functional."  These are not fully rehabbed and may be somewhat dated, but for someone on a budget they can be an excellent choice.I often get a lot of ...

Kenneth McKeown Thoughts on credit / background / rental check?
27 November 2018 | 4 replies

I have a unit that’s come up for rent (half duplex). I evicted the previous tenant so I have to admit I’m a little nervous with who goes in next. One side is rented to a family that had bad credit (medical bills), no ...

Charles Carey Info asked on the rental application.
18 September 2011 | 15 replies

Hello, first time poster here with a question.I have been a flipper the past few years but with the market now I am going to try my hand at renting.
After looking at the rental applications here and other places it ...

Tahiv Grantham Background checks for renters
26 January 2020 | 2 replies

What applicants you dont take when you do a background check? What If something comes up and it happened many years ago?( New Jersey tenants)

Graham Setters Screening for Tenants in Canada
6 September 2019 | 5 replies

Any Canadian RE investors/property managers out there willing to share any helpful hints on your tenant screening process would be highly appreciated (particularly credit score checks). Most of the content on BP that ...

Jon Swift First time tenant screening
2 March 2016 | 11 replies

This is my first time screening for a tenant and was hoping to get some advice. I have a woman who would like to rent but she told me she has horrible credit due to a divorce, I figured that if she had good references...

Chip Chronister How do you screen your tennants
8 November 2014 | 17 replies

How do you screen your tenants before you rent to them?Do you ever pull their credit?