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Jen R. HUD issuing new ESA guidelines
15 May 2019 | 0 replies

Sharing an article I just read that I thought would be of interest to the community, especially considering the confusion surrounding this issue. Hopefully good news - looks like HUD will soon be issuing more restrict...

Raj Balakrishnan tenant verification is UNRELIABLE. Scary stuff for a mom & pop investor !!!!!
8 August 2024 | 27 replies

Several applicants with disclosed felony arrests and convictions have passed tenant verification checks. Tenant verification sites, which charge for nationwide criminal, income, and credit checks, are clearing these a...

Frank Damico SmartMove Income Verification
25 August 2019 | 3 replies

Hi,So Ive been going back and forth on trying out Smart Move. I recently signed up and actually sent myself an application, credit and background check. Fill it out, Blah.. Blah.My Question is On the Income verificati...

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...

Tanim J B. How to review smartmove income suggestions
5 January 2022 | 7 replies

Howdy, a newbie question.
was trying to verify 3x income requirement. Got application using smartmove where it says income as xx but paystubs show different? Should we consider pay stubs as source of truth?
Also app...

Patrick A. Verifying loans
30 May 2014 | 2 replies

Hi All,

Does any one know of resources that provides information to verify loans and liens other than SITEX which is a paid subscription service.

Thanks you

Patrick

Christina Swaby What are your "qualifications" for a tenant?
21 July 2023 | 5 replies

My husband I and purchased our first rental at the end of May. We are wrapping up the renovation and are putting it on the market in the next week. What guidelines/qualifications do you use when considering tenants? i...

Jason Tassinari Anyone know Virginia's "Service Animal" laws ?
30 December 2021 | 12 replies

I'm reading a lot about tenants and prospective tenants trying to skirt around "no pet" leases / rentals by claiming that they have "support animals" .. 
I am in Virginia and wondering if anyone is familiar with how ...

Joshua Christensen Hiring 3rd Party Management
30 January 2024 | 8 replies

What are some of the biggest things you look for when hiring a 3rd party management company out of state.  Consider that the property will not support onsite management or maintenance.  What some pitfalls you've exper...

Sandy Glover How to Get the Best Results in a Background Check
2 February 2016 | 3 replies

                                                                                                                    Nothing can cause a property manager more headaches than  renting to the wrong person. That one bad r...