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Phoebe Hodges-Carter I need a good tenant screening service...
29 January 2015 | 14 replies

Okay, so I'm taking applications on my rental and at first I thought I was going to use SmartMove for my tenant screening services because the price is right and it seemed easy.  That changed for me after the first on...

Account Closed Tenant Screening Fees- is $40 per person too much?
5 March 2019 | 42 replies

Hi BP community I'm looking for your opinions on tenant screening fees for credit and background checks.We have a SFH for rent and were going to do the screening process through Cozy.co since it seems really easy for ...

Account Closed How does the tenant pay actually work for applications?
4 October 2023 | 7 replies

I checked the website of Rentprep and Smartmove, it says you (landlord) can pay or the tenant. How does that work exactly? Do I need to collect a check with the application from the tenant and then pay it as I screen ...

Brandon Turner Landlords: Are YOU breaking the law?
24 August 2013 | 41 replies

http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus49-using-consumer-reports-what-landlords-need-know

Hey everyone,

So I read this online today, and am wondering if others are properly following the law when screening tenants? I...

John Crawford DeBuys Freeman Requiring an Application Fee for Each Adult for Property
20 October 2017 | 2 replies

Why do management properties require an application along with the application fee for each adult in a house?It seems like the higher rental fees could potentially turn away prospective tenants. Why not just charge fo...

Account Closed Background & Credit Report w/o having to send application?
15 September 2016 | 7 replies

Is there a online service that can run a Background and Credit report without having to send a signed application? I'm renting in another state, and the requirement to scan a application is not easy. 

Matt Harris Tenant screening
11 February 2016 | 4 replies

hey BP What's your best way or program to screen and evaluate appilcants? That's most effective and not too costly. Or any recommendations on the process collecting application fees which would prove whos truly intere...

Ed L. Leasing Process
16 October 2012 | 4 replies

Just seeing if some of the experienced BP members who manage SFR rentals could walk me through their process of advertising, showing, screening, and selecting rental applicants.

I'm just finishing the rehab on my ne...

Paul Stout How Do you Determine Security Deposits
24 September 2015 | 12 replies

I am working through an analysis on a SFR and I am researching realtor.com and Craigslist to make an informed decision on what I can expect to get in rent.  As I am getting closer to acquiring my first property and pl...

Bill Briscoe Any RentApp website users?
27 September 2013 | 5 replies

I just signed up for RentApp, which provides a customizable online application that is completely free, both to me AND my tenants. The local custom here seems to be to accept free applications(some use RentApp), then...