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Hans M. Must I Run Credit/Background check on ALL applicants?
30 September 2019 | 11 replies

Newbie here. It's my first time screening tenants, and I'm wondering if it's okay to ask for background/credit reports for only the most qualified applicants, according to the information they filled out on my rental ...

Jenn Barona Running background on existing tenants prior to purchasing home
3 October 2019 | 1 reply

Have a buyer considering a unit with existing tenant. Willing to let them stay buts wants to do a background check. At what point in the transaction is this ok? 

Lee V. The best, most accurate, site for background/credit checks
14 June 2017 | 1 reply

Hello all,I've been searching this forum for the answer, but everyone has a different opinion. I think this thread would be useful for those like myself. In your experience, what is the BEST/WORST website you've used ...

Jon Klaus Who do you use for credit and background checks?
29 October 2009 | 4 replies

Who do you use for credit and background checks?

How much do you pay?

Monica Leamy Craigslist Crises - BACKGROUND CHECKS BEFORE EVEN SEE THE UNIT?
21 March 2023 | 14 replies

Hi all,My name is Monica, I love BP and I’m trying to get in to Real State, still in the educating myself phase and trying to find my niche. But my question has really nothing to do it my journey.. I have been helping...

Benjamin Fishler Adverse Action Form / Cosigners who have bad credit/background
18 July 2022 | 1 reply

We have a situation where 1 out of 3 tenants (who are good, pay on time, keep place clean) in our rental  is moving out of the area. We told the remaining 2x they could find a suitable tenant if we go through referenc...

Robert Biggerstaff Best tenant screening service for background and credit nationwid
2 December 2018 | 1 reply

Looking for a service that will screen respective tenants criminally and credit history nationwide. Thank you so much in advance

Tony Gunter Criminal, Credit, and Eviction background checks for Prospective Tenants
12 July 2015 | 5 replies

Hello BP Landlords,I am trying to sort out the best option to get at this goal.I have searched BP and have looked at the MySmartMove option, but it really seems that a nation wide criminal background check is a pipe d...

Isaac Yung New Member with Commercial Banking background in Johnstown, PA
17 February 2016 | 19 replies

Hello everyone!I'm joining Bigger Pockets today after a year of listening to the podcast on my hour commute. I have 2 years of experience in commercial banking as a Credit Analyst at regional banks in Indiana, PA and ...

David A. Do you disqualify a tenant with a criminal background?
18 July 2014 | 18 replies

I am screening a tenant but there are various red flags on the mysmartmove report. First is about a 20k credit card debt but also a 5 year probation for theft $20k. Do you or have you ever accepted a tenant with a ...