I'm so noticeably new to this. It's been hammered in my head to screen and check for these things. When it comes time to do it, I thought I'd enter the info, pay the appropriate fees online and be done (yes, I have...

Hi, I'm trying to decide on an online service for credit/background checks for some upcoming rentals.  Can you please share your preferences or experiences with me so I can make a decision?I'm currently considering us...

Do you people actually pay for the tenant screening services that some sites have to offer? My county has a website that offers these paid for everyone, but I know others that do this for free. Which is the better opt...

What has been the most helpful platform/service in your experience (asking the BP community) for screening potential tenants? I've conducted several formal interviews for my day job in the past so I feel that have a g...

I've been using smartmove for the past few years - signed up through bigger pockets. It used to be under the 'Tools' tab. Now I can't find it any longer and TransUnion says that I don't have an account with them. Is a...

If I am trying to rent out 2 spare bedrooms in a property that I own and live in can I be more selective as to which tenants I select since I also live in the house? Not that I would actually discriminate due to race/...

In my day job we use Moco for tenant screening. Its super easy. I just fax them the application and usually within 48 hours I have an answer if they passed our screening criteria or not. But Moco only works with large...

Loved Cozy, but now that it's gone I haven't found a screening service I'm pleased with. Specifically criminal background checks seem to be lacking. Recommendations for preferred and thorough source that includes opti...

Guys, I am trying to see which service is the best to use.  We've used Smart Move and Cozy, but have not tried Turbo Tenant.  I just am concerned if we have to go through an eviction, we'll not have the information fr...

Looking at potential new tenants for a recently vacant unit.  One prospective new tenant has a service dog, that I believe is a dangerous breed, or a mix with a dangerous breed (pitbull).  I do not allow dangerous bre...