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Daniel Moscoso Best practices when it comes to screening a Realtor
3 November 2019 | 1 reply

I am wanting to know what are some of the best ways to screen a Realtor for best fit and effectiveness. The home in question is a flip deal, needs quick turnaround. What questions to ask? How to verify that their sta...

Ron Nir How to Screen Tenants Without Meeting Them in Vegas
7 January 2020 | 0 replies

After all, there’s nothing worse than placing a problem tenant in your rental property. When you do that, you risk property damage, late or non-payment of rent, and even lengthy court battles.

But would you ever ap...

Vitaliy Merkulov Can I use TLOxp, BeenVerified, Spokeo to Screen Tenants?
17 July 2017 | 1 reply

I know that I can't use non-FCRA compliant sources to make a tenant screening decision,  but can you use these websites/databases as part of your screening process to see what you can find about your applicants to see...

Itay Heled How to screen and select tenants in Barrie Ontario?
27 December 2022 | 4 replies

Hello fellow Ontario investors!
looking for your experience and wisdom regarding screening and selecting tenants in Ontario.
I own a legal duplex in Barrie Ontario since 2014.
in recent years, I had a few great ten...

Art Maydan How To Screen Rent Out Property & Screen Tenants
19 October 2016 | 4 replies

I just listed the bottom unit in the duplex that my wife and I just bought and I have a lot of questions about how to rent it out. I’m hoping some more experienced landlords can help me understand how this process is ...

Rachel A. Suggestions? How to screen tenants if realtor shows house
29 April 2017 | 14 replies

Rookie question...We just completed a cosmetic rehab on our first house and placed it for rent this week. I plan to self-manage, so I had hoped to show the house myself and personally meet any potential tenants. Fro...

Fred Ruckus How long does it take to screen potential tenant?
24 October 2013 | 19 replies

I have this whole system in my head (and on paper) for screening potential tenants. I know this will vary, but how long should I plan (time-wise) for the screening process? Credit/criminal/eviction check should be...

Jacob G. Using Rentler to Screen Tenants in the Mountain West
15 June 2015 | 8 replies

There is a local service around here for listing properties for rent, which I get almost all of my online traffic from. They offer to screen the tenants, where the prospective tenant fills out a customizable appli...

Bob H. How to screen tenants without a hard credit inquiry
18 September 2017 | 21 replies

For the second time in a row, I have had a potential tenant ask me whether my screening process involves a hard credit inquiry rather than a soft one. Last time, I checked with my screening service, which gives me a s...

Alex Kouvatsos Best way to screen tenants, write lease, collect payment
19 December 2016 | 4 replies

Hey everyone, I'm new to the RE world and am looking at a few properties in my area after a lot of research. What's the best way to:1. Screen potential tenants2. Writing up a lease3. Collect payment. Totally newbie qu...