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Grant Sicard Background checks on tenants
18 July 2023 | 5 replies

Hello BP members!  As most of you know there are a lot of websites for conducting background checks on people.  My question is what are the best websites to use?  

Camille T. Credit Check for Renters
12 June 2019 | 6 replies

Does anyone have a company they recommend for credit/background check for tenants? 

Thomas Phu Massachusetts Screen Service or Process?
19 February 2021 | 9 replies

Good Morning Everyone!
I am currently stuck on the Screening process when I am reviewing applications. 
I am having a hard time trying to find a good tenant screening service that works best for Massachusetts and is...

Maria G. Do you disclose minimum requirements to applicants?
11 October 2018 | 16 replies

I have learned that requiring 2.5 to 3 times the salary is the norm. Do you let applicants know if they ask you?On the one hand, I have read that it is better not to give out much information; on the other hand, I fee...

Alessandra C. Written Rental policy detailing guidelines on Sreening /Application-no criminal history
18 August 2015 | 11 replies

 I am trying to create good policies for Screening Applicants -  NO CRIMINAL HISTORY- may be too strict-  It is hard to decide and I would like hear what is your experience or input:1) speed tickets- how many infracti...

Zachary H. Should You Make Potential Tenants Aware of Reasons for Denial Upfront?
30 March 2015 | 12 replies

I am in the process of buying my first multifamily property and have began to investigate screening techniques, applications and the like. One question that came to mind when dealing with potential tenants and discrim...

Shawn Burns Screening Tenants and Charging an Application Fee
8 July 2020 | 10 replies

Hello BP, For the landlords and property managers out there, do you require a perspective tenant to fill out an application before showing them the property or after? I'm struggling with the proper order of operations...

Paul De Luca Anyone else getting fraudulent applications?
22 November 2022 | 21 replies

I have a unit listed for rent in Chicago and I've received several highly suspect or fraudulent applications. Evidence indicating fraudulent applications includes:
-mailing addresses that don't match applicant's empl...

Huiping S. Scammer on AirBNB
20 June 2023 | 10 replies

The dirty scammer is here and tried to send me messages. I believe the scammer used my name and searched me, including AirBNB, BP or any place have to use real name.Last year I got a scammer inquiry and booked for ove...

Josh Abrams Advice for Finding a House Hack Roommate
9 October 2021 | 4 replies

Hi! I wanted to reach out for some advice on finding a roommate for a house hack. First a little background - I recently purchased my first property in Nashville (3 bed 2.5 bath) and will be moving in in December as i...