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Austin Noon Require applications before viewing?
9 March 2023 | 10 replies

For SFH rentals, do you typically require a completed application before you show the property? In my area (Central Illinois), I have noticed that it's about a 50/50 split. Some properties are even requiring the SSN a...

Jessica Schonter Question on application
1 February 2019 | 8 replies

So we are in the process of finding a tenant I have one in mind and told her all I needed to do was verify her income. Someone else has reached out that may have a better potential is it ok to scream that person as we...

Ryan L. Do you guys use BP Smart Move for tenant screening?
1 July 2016 | 37 replies

Hey guys,

Do you use biggerpockets.smartmove.com for your tenant screening? If so, how do you like it compared to others? If not, why not and who do you use? I used it for my prop and it seemed to work really well. W...

Kathleen J. Choosing between Applicants
18 November 2017 | 2 replies

I have 2 sets of applicants for a property.  My stated policy is that applicants have a minimum monthly income of 3x the rent.  Applicants A: Income is a combination of SSI, Foster Care, Adoption stipend, Musician, an...

Steve S. Do you require social security#or drivers license# on application
14 April 2018 | 4 replies

My standard form asks for this information, but on more than one occasion, i've been asked by prospective tenants if they have to provide it before they are selected in the event they provide it and then later are rej...

Jace Thornton Potiential Tenant Screening for retired people
7 August 2019 | 3 replies

I have a potential tenant who is retired and selling their current home. How do I verify their income and landlord references?

Rhona Didi Tenant rental questionaire
19 October 2021 | 3 replies

HiI'll be renting out my condo. If I rent out the enitre unit to a potential tenant, can I ask the following questions below? DO they look ok and anything else I should add? Thanks!About you-- Name-- Current Address--...

Lois S. Applicant - accept or not?
29 June 2019 | 9 replies

Nice older SFH in a B to upper-C class area - meaning it's not easy to find the perfect tenant here.So we did background & credit checks on a potential tenant. Two previous LLs, both out of state, said they'd rent...

Peter Fennig Fort Wayne rental application
14 May 2014 | 3 replies

I'm finished renovating one of 2 units in my first duplex, and starting to look for and screen for potential tenants. Does anybody have a solid lease application and screening process they'd recommend? Also I want ...

Robert P. What would you do?
20 May 2016 | 10 replies

I am in the process of renting out my 2nd floor apartment. I have had several people lined up for viewings this entire week (I took advice from others the last time I listed my other apartment and really screened peop...