background checks/ applications

[Rocky Verteramo]

Hi guys!

I am just starting out in the rental business! I have a few questions pertaining to background checks and leasing apps.

#1. Where can I find a background check application for my future tenants, and what sites should I use for the actual background check?

#2. Where can I look for a good rental application?

#3. Where could I find a good tenant check in / check out list for before moving in and before moving out?

#4. Besides for the actual lease, which I already had my lawyer draw up, is there anything else I should have before leasing my rental property out?

Thanks for any help!

[Brit Foshee]

1) I use cozy.co and they have background checks built into their platform.  It's very convenient. 

2) You should be able to find one under File Place here on BP

3) IDK. Never used one.

4) I'd reccoment a credit check/job verification. You want to make sure they can afford to rent your place. Legally, you must be careful with this because you can't necessarily turn someone away "because you think they can't afford it", but if you have written standards, this will give you the leniency you need to weed out poor tenants.

Obviously seek out an attorney on this.