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Dana R. Poor Credit Score- Too many recently opened accounts?
16 November 2016 | 13 replies

I ran a credit report on a applicant, and it flagged the applicant for having too many recently opened accounts in proportion to total number of accounts. And, it also flagged that the length of time of bankcard accou...

George V. Renting to a Canadian?
25 September 2018 | 3 replies

Anything special about renting a property to a Canadian citizen? How would you do a background check on them? 

Francis Rusnak Proper Screening for Tenants in Cook County
30 October 2021 | 9 replies

In episode 85 of Straight Up Chicago Investor podcasts, @Mark Ainley talks about how in the last few years you are required to not pull credit/background check until the initial screening is approved. He said he'd put...

Phil Z. Experian FREE Tenant Credit Checks
13 January 2016 | 11 replies

I came across this 'FREE' Tenant Credit Check from Experian today while putting together a Tenant Screening Check List.

http://www.experian.com/screening-services/tenant-credit-check.html

- Has anyon...

Stephanie Soltero Credit Report/Tenant Screening
17 July 2017 | 8 replies

I've received an application from a tenant and I'm confused about the credit report. They have no credit used, no monthly payments, and no debt. They filed bankruptcy 5 years ago however their credit score is >700....

Joe K Starting at 16
25 October 2022 | 22 replies

Hey everyone,
I'm sure this topic has been on here before, but I just started this account and decided to post a question before it all begins.

Well I'm currently living at home with my parents and am dying to start ...

Michael Blizniak Getting started with FHA loan
2 January 2017 | 3 replies

Hello I'm new to this forum here, made an account today. I'm 20 years old have a job with decent income for my age and living at home so I have virtually no bills. Both of my parents own their own business. My mom a h...

Ward Hubbell Co signers on a lease
19 April 2023 | 9 replies

I have two young tenants with little credit history wanting to rent one of my units. One of their mothers has agreed to be a cosigner. She’s solid with a good income. Do I have all three sign the lease or just the occ...

Noah Ogle I’m 17 and have no credit score, what do I do?
20 September 2023 | 9 replies

I’m 17 years and looking to buy my first investment property but I have no credit score. I’m still learning a lot but if I choose to purchase a property, is there a way to do that in my situation? Someone that’s exper...

Jake Sink How long until you can be approved for FHA loan?
20 November 2018 | 7 replies

Hello,

I’m sure this has been discussed before but I have not found the information. I was wondering how long you must hold a w-2 job before you can be approved for an FHA loan?

A little back story. I am graduating...