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Tony McCargar Tennant screening product SmartMove
2 November 2018 | 6 replies

Anybody use the SmartMove listed here? I've sent the link to several people before and never hear back; don't know if they disappeared on their own or the form scares them away.

Jamie Jones Accept The First Applicant Who Qualifies or Wait for the "Perfect" Tenant?
17 September 2023 | 9 replies

Hi BP, I am curious the process others use when screening potential tenants to fill a vacancy (with a standard 12 month lease). I own 4 buy and hold units and have a fixed standard I use that weeds out a lot of folks ...

Omar Guerrero Application question regarding sections left blank.
12 December 2017 | 6 replies

Hello, if a potential renter has filled out only a portion of the application and has left important information, such as SS, reasons for being convicted, previous employers, no personal references and gross income bl...

Tom Coakley What standards should I set for my tenant applications?
26 October 2019 | 7 replies

I have a new (first) investment property and I am screening potential tenants through Zillow. I have read that I should have a pre set level for standards that must be met to be considered. How / where do I set those...

Jeremy Porter A Comprehensive Guide to Tenant Screening: A Property Manager's Perspective
17 January 2024 | 3 replies

As a property manager, one of the crucial and multifaceted responsibilities is ensuring that landlords have reliable tenants who will treat their property with respect, maintain it in good condition, and pay rent cons...

Gamal Harding Navigating the Surge in Rental Application Fraud: A Guide for Landlords and PM's
6 January 2025 | 4 replies

Navigating the Surge in Rental Application Fraud: A Guide for Landlords and Property Managers
In recent years, the rental market has experienced a troubling rise in application fraud. This phenomenon not only poses s...

Steve Fitzgerald Add screening criteria to rental listing
16 April 2023 | 10 replies

I’m getting a bunch of interest in an apartment that I rent out, but 50%+ don’t meet my screening criteria. Do you include your screening criteria in your ad to cut down on potential renters who don’t meet the screeni...

Vitaliy Merkulov Can I use social media for tenant screening?
27 January 2018 | 12 replies

I see some landlords recommend searching social media about the applicant as part of tenant screening. Is this legal to make a decision based on what is found on social media about applicant? I know some websites like...

Enyi Ajoku Discrimination Claim Made Against Me
9 December 2021 | 41 replies

Hello Everyone,I recently had an apartment put up for rent and have been going through the process of looking at potential tenants. I got a lady who came to look at the apartment. She kept on talking about how she lov...

Max T. Are my pre-screening questions a turn-off and/or unkind/impersonal?
23 April 2015 | 17 replies

After joining BP and engaging on the forums I have started using the common strategy of pre-screening folks who call and email me before I show them the property. It has worked well - maybe too well. Some people have ...