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John DeFoor Background on Section 8 renters.
17 July 2014 | 20 replies

I just purchased my first rental property and have been considering doing Section 8 rental on this property. The question that I have is about the income requirements that I would like to use. I would like to see 3x t...

Curtis Mears Question regarding Criminal Background Check
1 February 2021 | 3 replies

I have potential tenants whose background check resulted in 4 criminal/traffic records. I talked to them regarding the records and they said they are traffic tickets.  The exact wording on the report is Activity Type:...

Joseph D Chapman Credit check and background check
20 March 2021 | 2 replies

What’s the website or websites I need to go to to pull a credit check background check?

Chris Langsenkamp Credit checks and background information
16 December 2018 | 3 replies

Hey all,
Getting started on this journey and want to know what programs people are using to screen potential tenants. There are a few programs I found online but want to know what the group has found to works well fo...

Juan Alvarez Rental applications and background checks
24 January 2019 | 1 reply

Need help. Currently reading Brandon Turners- The book on rental property, but I have a question that I believe was not specified in the book. How would I go about obtaining a rental application, how would you perform...

Matthew Lander Credit scores and background checks
7 November 2018 | 4 replies

What sites have you found to be the most user friendly to perform this? Are any of them free?

Cristian Rivera Background check for new tenant
13 November 2018 | 3 replies

Hey guys here is a scenario:
You found your first tenant and they sign the lease now you are ready to make sure he is not a criminal, a a slum tenant, has good credit, or lied in the application.
Where should you go ...

Justin Yung Tenant screening without criminal background
22 November 2014 | 3 replies

Would you do a tenant screening that just includes credit report, but not criminal background?  Was looking a big 3 credit bureau that offers this (credit check but no criminal background).

Lance Neighbors Background check on lease renewal?
27 January 2021 | 2 replies

Kind of a rookie question here but do any of you require a new background check when renewing your tenant’s lease?

Ashley Pinnell Credit and background check specifics?
9 April 2022 | 1 reply

I am screening prospective tenants for a rental home I own in Cincinnati. I am wondering if I am allowed to ask for details regarding things that come up. For example the applicant has collections, but no active open ...