Credit Checks - Best & most efficient way?

[Hanna C.]

Hi all - 

I'm renting to a group of prospective students - and trying to look up their guarantor's (parent) credit reports. I set up an account with TransUnion SmartMove - which sends an email to the individual whose credit report I requested - and they have to (1) Accept, (2) Create an account / answer questions online. 

This seems like a very long process - especially since if there is a group of 5 students, I have to wait for 5 parents to accept and create an account. 

I was wondering how other people do it? I understand others may have folks fill out a physical (hard copy) credit authorization report when they fill out the application. What do you do with this form then? How do you obtain the credit report? 

Any advice much appreciated! 

Hanna