Most counties have public back ground checks, I think.  Meaning, I can type your name in a counties database and if you have been arrested before I can if you have been arrested and for what.   I know there are backgr...

Just wanted to share this article with everyone, recent law about discriminating against a "class" of criminals, rapists and murderers. no longer can you do a background check for that. what do you think ?http://www.i...

I would like to know  if there is an ideal and affordable program or website to do a comprehensive background check on potential renters & if there are any discount for bigger pockets members . 

I have a unit Ive started advertising to rent and I need to find out what is the best way to do a background check on applicants. Do I use a service? Is there one that people can recommend? Do I need to charge appl...

I am wondering, does anyone have any advice on background checks? Who do you use?

I tried my first background check tonight through a company online.  After dropping 40 bucks for a complete background (criminal and financial), all I get are several addresses where the subject lived.  So I click ove...

Do people have experience with COZY for background checks for potential renters?  It is a little more at $40 but seems quite comprehensive, if they do what they say they do - especially checking for an eviction histor...

What website do you guys recommend for background and credit checks? I'm about to start looking for prospective tenants.

Are these regulated by the govt? (I am in Texas)

Can I run one anytime I want? (as long as they sign the consent form)

I bought a duplex where one side already has a tenant.

Can someone tell me a good website to do a background check for a tenant?  Hopefully one that can tell me good details