Hi all,I am currently using Zillow applications to process tenant applications and I've liked it so far.  I would like to proceed with one candidate but it looks like I don't see any important information such as SSN,...

After screening prospective tenants and making a selection, am I obligated to let the applicants who did NOT get approved know why they didn't make it?  Not sure if it's best to "say nothing"....be vague....or tell th...

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...

Hi!I'm a new landlord. I just put a listing on Facebook and got a message from a guy who said he has a service animal and my no animal policy doesn't count. I checked out his profile and he's a trucker and can run ar...

I am currently house hacking a duplex and when I purchased it last November the renters on the other side stayed and now they are leaving the end of July. I plan to do a minor remodel on that side and have the unit av...

Hi biggerpockets members! Do you guys have any suggestions for a service that allows prosective tenants to complete a rental application, performs tenant screenings, and collects the rent payment? Of course I'll do my...

If you have used "Smart Move" for screening your tenants how did it work for you? How much does it cost per applicant? Are there any other resources that you like more?

Hi Fellow BP Fans,Recently I've had conflicts at both my short-term rental and a traditional rental with people claiming the pet policies don't apply to their support dogs.  I have two questions in regards to this:1. ...

I am trying to make the application process as automated as possible and I would like for potential renters to fill out my application online. I will also offer the paper form but I also want an online version. I will...

This may have already been asked but could no find in my search. What kind of forms do you include in your application packages? It is getting harder and harder to get any kind of verbal references anymore. So I need ...