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Hi, everyone: my name is jenny, new to this side!
I have property in buffalo!
I was wondering where to do potential tenants background check?
Thanks
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Hey guys. I'm getting into real estate with a background on construction/contracting/inspecting. I'd like to translate this background into more income/opportunity as an agent. Do you have any advice in terms of optio...
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Hello BP,I have a pretty simple question, do you guys require all persons over 18+ to be on the lease (I do), and do you run background / credit checks on all of them, or just the people or person paying rent?Thanks!Kyle
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How would you conduct a background and credit check on a foreign citizen. I've run into an issue with my current vendor because the prospective tenant does not have a SSN.
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Hi all!I have an inquiry on my Airbnb property and the person wants to rent direct for 1.5 months.What do you all use for a background check/credit check for someone like this?I usually use zillow for listed long term...
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Has anyone used Avail for background and tenant screenings before? Thinking of giving them a try but wanted to hear what your thoughts were. TIA
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Hi all, My prospective tenant is finding and sharing free credit, background and eviction history reports. Are these acceptable to the general consensus here on BP? SmartMove only costs $43 here in CA. Is it too much ...
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What does everyone use to perform their own criminal background checks and credit checks on potential tenants during the screening/application process? What are the costs? Are the results issued immediately?
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I typically use smart move for my background checks. I have a home that I am going to rent section 8. Is it typical to follow same application process on section 8 that I would use on non government assisted rentals? ...
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Just recently went under contract for my first investment property. What resources do you use to do background checks and credit checks on individuals and what are the costs associated with these checks? I live very c...