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Can some help me with any info on doing background checks on a possible tenant. Also some info on doing credit checks on possible tenants. Thank You
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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...
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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...
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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 .
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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...
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I am wondering, does anyone have any advice on background checks? Who do you use?
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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...
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What website do you guys recommend for background and credit checks? I'm about to start looking for prospective tenants.
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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.
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Can someone tell me a good website to do a background check for a tenant? Hopefully one that can tell me good details