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Updated about 7 years ago on . Most recent reply

Showing a property to possible tenant
Hello, simple question probably for most of you. I have a single family home that I want to rent out (I have moved out to live with my girlfriend). I have received alot of interest through posting an ad on Craigslist of people wanting a showing. Do I show the property before I screen the possible tenant? Thank you for any of your advice.
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Q&A On Tenant Screening:
For Tenant, prior to scheduled showing:
- 1.What is your preferred move in date?
- 2.What is your monthly salary? We require 3 times monthly rent.
- 3.Have you ever been evicted?
- 4.Have you been convicted of a felony?
- 5.Who would live here?
- 6.We don’t allow pets, do you have any?
- 7.If you like the property, are you willing to fill out an application for a credit, criminal, and eviction history report? It is at a cost of $40 per adult.
For Tenant, after showing if they are interested in signing a lease:
- 1.Fill out preliminary application.
- 2.Verify application for 3 times monthly rent income, pay stubs, no felony, no evictions, at least 1 year on job.
- 3.Query all adult names in state Courts Online system.
- 4.Query Facebook.
- 5.Query County Assessor page for properties in their name (foreclosure?)
- 6.Contact last two prior landlords.
- 7.If applicant passes preliminary screening, send online application ($40 fee)
- 8.Review screening for 600+ credit score, on time payments, income, eviction and criminal history. View what types of debt and how much.
For Prior Landlord(s):
- 1.How long were they tenants at address?
- 2.Did they always pay rent on time?
- 3.Is there a copy of the rent records to obtain?
- 4.Did they, or is it anticipated, that they will get their full damage deposit back?
- 5.Did tenant give notice to vacate, or are they breaking their lease?
- 6.Would you rent to them again?
For Employers:
- 1.Do they currently work for you?
- 2.What is their position?
- 3.How long have they worked for you?
- 4.What is their current salary?
- 5.Is continued employment likely?