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How do you go about this? I screened a tenant in which a criminal background came back in a state where he's never claimed he's been. The DOB matches his. He also sent me a background check from an employer in whi...
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Does anyone have any recommendations for great realtors that specialize in the Montgomery, Al area?? Interested in investing in single family or multi-family homes within the next 3 months.
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Hi, I've been listening to bigger pockets podcasts for the past few months with zeal. I am intrigued by the financial freedom my family and I stand to gain with real estate. I'd like to acquire my first rental propert...
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I have my first tenants, I'm to the point where I need to check their backgrounds and credit. How do I do it? I have their ssn's, thought I could do it, but it does identity checks to make sure it is them. H...
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HelloI would like to know what you use to do your background checks for prospect tenants. Also how much do you charge. Our realtor let us use his background check software and I’m not to happy with it. It’s actually h...
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Title of discussion says it all. What is everyone using to complete tenant criminal background / credit checks?
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Hi All, Setting up my first MTR, an detached ADU in my backyard. I'm starting to feel apprehensive about finding a tenant. I'm planning to post the ADU in Airbnb, FF, and Zillow. I'm also leaning towards requiring a l...
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Hello BP,Should my PM be showing me background checks on perspective tenants? I have 1 SF home that I rent out. My PM told me with the first tenant that moved in he would be doing backgrounds but would NOT be sendin...
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Hi Senior Landlord of BP,I would like to PDCA my screening process to be more cost effective. In the past, for any qualified tenant candidate, I would send him/her through credit report, criminal, and background check...
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Really quick, is anyone familiar with the law when it concerns performing a criminal background check for potential renters? I've run into problems personally, and the legality of the denials I've received seems rath...