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Exavier Martinez House hack Rent by the room screening
27 February 2023 | 10 replies

I am trying to rent out extra rooms in my house, but It seems like absolutely nobody wants to pay for the application fee. What can I do in this situation? I have had an ABUNDANCE of people interested, but nobody will...

Allende Hernandez Is it legal (or a good idea whatsoever) to reimburse screening fees?
11 January 2025 | 9 replies

Hello fellow landlords,The properties in question are in a market that although it is not cheap, it draws lots of money-cautious tenants. I am foreseeing a bit of a push back or even turned-off potentially decent tena...

Eric Neith Programs or Websites for Screening Tenants
2 October 2018 | 4 replies

Hey everyone,  I am curious what programs or websites you are using successfully to screen your tenants.  They don't have to be free, I am also interested in ones that charge a fee per person or a monthly fee.  Also i...

Paul D. Are these acceptable requests for a Assistance Animals?
5 March 2019 | 10 replies

I'm processing an application for a SFR in Idaho. The application lists two assistance animals for two of the individuals on the application.FIRST ASSISTANCE ANIMAL: Attached to the application is the following letter...

Brian Ellis Best place to check credit score
8 October 2018 | 18 replies

Hi everyone, looking for a little help regarding credit checks.

I dont want to charge my applicants to check their credit. I have multiple applications filled out, with permission to check their scores. What is the b...

Riley Jordan Tenant Applications and Pre-screening
4 December 2019 | 1 reply

What info do you put in the rental property advertisements to help with pre-screening?  Do you state that they must provide proof of income 3 times the monthly rent, no convicted felons, no sex registered offenders, n...

Dave Lin The best way to collect application fee
8 January 2019 | 10 replies

During my house showing, I find that most people prefer taking the application form back home to fill out. Usually, they can scan and email me the form in one or two days. However, I may have to meet an applicant agai...

Purnell C. Combine Credit/Background check or separate on application?
24 September 2014 | 10 replies

Background/Credit Check$ 20.00 + 30.00 Or Background/Credit $ 50.00OrBackground : 20.00Credit Check: 30.00Is this a big deal?   

Jihyeon Park Canceled Application fee refund
22 January 2019 | 9 replies

My landlord choose me as a tenant and changed her mind in last minute. She even didn't let me know her change of her mind until I texted her as no one was contacting me. I didn't sign a lease, but I have her text that...