Bob H.
How to screen tenants without a hard credit inquiry
For the second time in a row, I have had a potential tenant ask me whether my screening process involves a hard credit inquiry rather than a soft one. Last time, I checked with my screening service, which gives me a s...
Ned Marz
Screening tenants in NY - question about what is allowed and feedback on prescreen Qs
Hey all,
Recently bought a 3family in my home state of NY and am choosing to do most of the management on my own to cut my teeth and learn what I don't know before I outsource it in the future. I am working with an...
April P.
Tenant occupied, can't show property for a month.
Hello BP Community,
We have a condo for rent that's not available for about a month. I went ahead and posted on Zillow and started marketing given we're 30 days out. It's in great condition, desirable area and I'm co...
Peter M.
Contacting previous landlords-proper forms
I am currently going through several applications for a unit I have available and was hoping to get some advice on what you ask prior landlords and PM companies when screening a potential tenant.
The main problem is ...
Jenna Columbus
New Tenant Screening, do you make the applicant pay?
Good Morning Everyone, I wanted to learn what other folks are using for tenant background, credit and criminal checks. Our current process is thru a website called Avail and that has been pretty smooth but the appli...
Matthew Olszak
Don't Compromise Your Screening Because of COVID
Managing a small portfolio of lower class C properties, I've experienced applicants lying about just about everything to try to slide their way into an apartment. From putting family/friends phone #'s as landlord/job ...
Tricia O'Brien
Tenant Applicant Has Felony Domestic Violence cases - too high a risk?
Hello Fellow BP Folks! I have an unusual applicant that I am considering, and I would like the input of other investors / landlords. This is for a 3 bedroom single family rental home ... C home in a D neighborhood i...
Brad E.
Verifying income for applicants moving from another area
Hello! Im in the process of screening some applicants, one of whom is moving from out of state. They are currently employed but when they move here they will be leaving their employer. I spoke with the current empl...
Brett Fine
HELP, closing on Duplex in 45 days need advice on current tenants
We are closing on our first duplex Feb 27th. Here is the situation.Both sides rented. kind ofside one has a lease in place until August 17, tenant has been there for 5 years. Rent has never been raised. currently payi...
Danielle Moser
Application before viewing?
My current tenant is moving out (yay!) and I need to do a MUCH better job screening this time around. I have heard of landlords using My Smart Move to do this, and it comes with an application fee of around $35. My ...