How do you screen a retired prospective tenant for income? He says he: • -- Has income from S&P investments. How do I verify? • -- Has just become eligible for full social security benefits and is applying for them. How can I verify?

Have him visit SSA.gov and print out a benefit statement

@Greg Lovern you'll want to see consistent income, not just cash or investments in the bank. If your applicant can show consistent draws from their investment accounts and can produce an approved SSA benefit statement with verifiable monthly income, then you should be in the clear. Of course, make sure this meets your gross income % of rent minimum and verify verify verify. Its quite easy to fudge documents these days so be diligent.

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How do you screen a retired prospective tenant for income?

Greg LovernPoster

Posted July 23, 2025 15:07

How do you screen a retired prospective tenant for income? He says he:

-- Has income from S&P investments. How do I verify?
-- Has just become eligible for full social security benefits and is applying for them. How can I verify?

Seattle, Washington

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