I'm "considering" Section 8 to get maximum rent for a house I'm closing on in the Penn Hills, PA area this month and wanted any tips/advice for getting a good tenant. I typically screen my tenants well, but not sure if there's anything different I should consider when screening section 8 tenants....
My great tennant of 3 years wants to add there boyfriend to the lease. He completed an application has steady federal income from disability but credit history is no good. Multiple defaults in credit accounts that would not make them a qualified tennant. I asked for further references and any pro...
Do you have this problem? I use RentRedi's Asset & Income verification to verify an applicants deposit funds are in their account and also if they meet the income requirements. This is done by the tenant by adding their banking info into PLAID, which then gives a 60 day report of their account. I...
TENANT SCREENING / OHIO LANDLORD BASICS September 2026 Tenant Screening Fundamentals for Ohio Landlords Good tenant screening is not about finding a "perfect" applicant. It is about using a consistent, documented process that evaluates applicants against the same lawful criteria. Tenant screening...
Field Report Monday Four years ago I bought an 80-unit complex that was, to put it kindly, a mess. There were no real rules. At the end of In my first 90 days I filed an open records request for every police run to the property. I'll just say the stack was thick. Within a week of taking over, I m...
Hey there all! I just closed this year on my first duplex at the end of January and had a property management company do the listing and tenant screening and such as I am unfamiliar with how to do this. They took a months worth of rent to do it. The property is near San Antonio, Texas and I live ...
What software/website do y'all use for tenant screening? What about for managing your rentals? In my limited research on this, I've noticed that most tenant screening websites charge roughly $30 per background check. Do y'all charge this to the prospective tenant or eat the cost yourself? Thanks ...
Between paper and online, I'm looking for some advice on how to do screening (as well as a poll, as I'm interested to know what people have integrated into their process). Just looking for the best way to scale this process. Liability-wise (dealing with sensitive data like SSN and other info), on...
Curious if anyone has experience working with HYVA LLC (DBA Stay Narami)? I received an inquiry on Furnished Finder. The person I spoke with asked standard questions on property availability, pricing, deposits, utilities, floorplan, etc. I can't find a lot of reviews on the company outside of the...
For those managing rentals themselves, what does your tenant screening process look like from application to approval? I’m curious how people handle income verification, credit, rental history, references, and background checks, especially when one part of the application looks strong but another...
My local rental housing association is offering its members free access to 'Intellirent' screening. The prospective tenant fills out their application online & pays for the credit/background checks. If you've used this service, I'd appreciate any feedback about your experience with this service. ...
What does everyone use for rental applications in NYS. Rent Prep/Stessa won't let me do rental applications in NYS.
Does someone being on maternity leave influence your decision when assessing applicant household income? I am by no means discriminating against them for being on leave, but their household income only just met our minimum requirement for the property/expenses with full-time income from both part...
Man reached out to rent my unit for his 4 employees on a 6 month job. He qualifies and passed credit/background/income check, but they do not have ssn and my PM software requires it. Since they are the occupants I want a background check. He has sent me 2/4 passports (from central america) since ...
As the subject suggests, I've been an investor for 30 years, mostly in SFR, and have encountered a variety of ups/downs, but have never dealt with an ESA. My properties have always been under a PM, and more recently I am looking to self-manage, at least investigating it and not ready to leap. Thi...
Hi! I’m a property owner in Buffalo, NY, and I’m getting ready to list a property for rent. I’d appreciate advice from other local landlords/property owners about the safest and easiest way to handle tenant applications and background/credit checks while following New York State rules. Do you rec...
I have been using Zumper for many years, and been very happy with it. At $35 per person (they pay) it is the most reasonable I could find. Now Zumper is ending this service and I need to find a new one. What are your favorites? They all seem so expensive at $55 for most of them, I feel sorry for ...
All - how do you perceive and score applicants that have either had 1) an open eviction filing, 2) an eviction filed case that got settled? (Neither of these appears to be the same as an eviction.) Thanks.
They say never work with family or close friends... what about coworkers? I just acquired a property with a nice yard and playground. I am going to house hack one unit and rent the first floor out. I think a small family would make a great fit. I recall a young coworker expressing to me that him ...
Hi I have a quick question, I have a tenant that wants to occupy my home she’s willing to pay full year in advance. She told me ahead of time that she has bad credit and might have a domestic charge from a past relationship with her ex. She wants a year to get her credit better to buy a house . W...
We are getting ready to launch our first rental and we have a question about calling previous landlords when screening prospective tenants. I understand that there can be liability issues for landlords in answering these types of questions. We would not be asking any sensitive questions about the...
Been deep in research on tenant fraud lately after seeing how widespread it's gotten. Pulled together a few things I've learned from landlords who've been burned. Sharing here in case it's useful. 1. Check the YTD math on every paystub Gross pay × number of pay periods should equal the YTD total....
Hi all! I had yet another potential tenant submit an application through TurboTenant without ever calling or speaking with me. This was the first red flag but nothing new -- I've had this happen several times before. They just submit an application and pay the fee hoping to muscle their way in an...
Hi! We just have a campus rental (UC) that we are going to try rent for the 1st time. How do I successfully screen a college kid or do I require them to have a parent cosign and screen them? Also, any software/apps recommendations to manage this would be a appreciated. We plan to self manage from...
Hello everyone, I recently put a property on zillow and received quite a few applications. The problem I have been receiving is tenants that do not qualify or try to commit fraud to move in the property (fake pay stubs, lying about employment, etc.). I have them apply on zillow, but I heard there...