Dana Jordan
New Tenant's ID
Hi, Is there any reason to copy/check a prospective tenant's ID beyond verifying that they are who they say they are? I have matched both tenants to their Facebook page (not new pages) and their photos on their work w...
Katrina Cabral
What is your knee jerk reaction to these tenant applicants
I have an elderly couple applying for my SFR. They provided too much info which I will share here. She is 62, he 70. She is retired from the postal service after 25 years, he is retired from Ford Motor after a 35 year...
Richard Bishop
Cozy.co failing to connect to Experian
Hi all,I'm running into the following error when trying to verify my identity to view the credit/background check in Cozy.co:---We were unable to connect to Experian.There was a problem communicating with Experian, pl...
Jay Hinrichs
latest identity theft and property scam and how to protect yourself
some good info here on protecting yourself from scammers especially all the folks on BP that own properties in different states you are a target. From the DRE of CA I got this advisory this morning.Law enforcement age...
Dax Gurr
Owner Landlord looking for potential renter Credit report
I have a rental that is kind of unique so it is a little hard to rent. I have had what I thought was a great potential renter complete the application. The problem is both the husband and wife have terrible credit (...
Stephen Lassiter
Keeping a copy of photo ID
I am renting out an apartment in my backyard. My applicant's co-signer is questioning my need to keep a copy of their photo ID. Everything I read on Bigger Pockets says I should get a copy of the applicant's photo ID....
Patti Robertson
Totally Made Up Pay Stubs - Be Careful Out There!
This past weekend we had two different applications for two different properties that had one thing in common. Both applicants submitted totally fake W-2s. You can’t just rely on automated screenings. You really need...
Matthew Olszak
Don't Compromise Your Screening Because of COVID
Managing a small portfolio of lower class C properties, I've experienced applicants lying about just about everything to try to slide their way into an apartment. From putting family/friends phone #'s as landlord/job ...
Albert Hepp
SmartMove and Social Security Verification
I just used SmartMove for the first time and it was great except for one big problem. It is likely the last time I use it.
I like that in the application phase a prospective tenant doesn't have to give me all their ...
Dheeraj Raj
Tenant identity fraud
Tenant toured my property and I had her submit the application through Zillow. The credit report, background check and everything came clean. Was also able to verify employment with employer, contacted previous landlo...