Elizabeth M.
Installing security film or security screen
Does anyone have experience with having security film installed on your units? Would you mind sharing your experiences. What type did you choose, was it professionally installed, any pros/cons?My tenant is asking fo...
Qian Deng
Portland's new screening and security rule
I would like to get some feedback on the new screening rule and security deposit rule for landlords in Portland. We are planning on investing in rental properties in the area. However, looking at this recent policies...
Account Closed
screen tenant, (ask for copy of security despoit check)
Hey,
I have a tenant who seems honest but i asked her for a copy of the security deposit check that she will get back from her previous landlord. She told me she gave cash and she is getting back cash, and didn't wa...
Patrick M.
How to Screen Background of People without Soc Security Numbers?
Greetings all- I'm renting properties in an area where there is an increasing number of highly educated immigrants seeking rentals near our major universities. I was approached last week by a nice young couple from La...
Michael Baradell
Tenant Screening: Bad Credit: 2X security or First and Last
Hey BP!!I am curious on your thoughts. If you have a tenant applicant who is qualified in all aspects except they have bad credit due to medical, would you require first months rent AND 2X securit deposit or First, La...
Farnaz Z.
How to screen a tenant without a social security number?
I have an applicant who's going through a rental screening process A.T.M. His girlfriend, in her early 20s, does not have SSN nor does she have an ITIN and she's unemployed so she cannot get screened. The guy is meeti...
Catherine Javier
How to screen tenant from abroad & how much security deposit?
Hello BP Community!My spouse & I have 1 LTR with a property manager, all 4 other unit we self manage as furnished MTR. We usually lease our home for 1-3 mos only. We have a new applicant right now and this is for ...
Bryan Bacallao
What's the best way to screen tenants & collect rent??
So I'm looking to purchase my 1st rental property. How/what should I use to screen potential tenants? What's the best way to collect rent? Is it normal to get the 1st and last months rent plus security deposit OR just...
Jasmine H.
Applicant doesn't want to provide social security number
I have two applicants (they are friends) who want to move in with a nanny for one of the applicant's child. They love the place and we like them and think it will be a good fit. The issue is they don't feel comfort...
Christopher J Smith
Direct Booking Guest Screening
I am setting up a direct booking website and I am looking into ways to screen guests. Is anyone using Chekin, Superhog, or Safely?
If so, how well has the software worked for you?
Have you gotten any feedback or ...