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Mike Mendes Would you approve these applicants?
29 August 2023 | 12 replies
@Mike MendesI would probably approve if there are no criminal/sex offender records.
Jake Hughes Finding Tenants, background checks, creating a lease
2 May 2024 | 18 replies
You can check the Franklin County court records for any evictions or criminal background and cross reference this with what was on the application and their credit. 
Beste Park How to Screen Tenants?
16 November 2023 | 9 replies
Things I look for, and include in my listing: no evictions or major criminal background issues, take home income at least 3x monthly rent (this is personal requirement, and higher than the typical rent = 30% of gross).  
Edwin Tapia Rental Application for Potential Tenants on Zillow Rental Manager
26 December 2023 | 6 replies
I just stubbled upon mysmartmove, it charges the applicant $25 to $40 for an extensive screening which includes; credit score, criminal background, eviction history, and bankruptcy.
Valerie Bowman Application/ Property Viewings
4 September 2024 | 9 replies
For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.
Heshan Abeywickrema can a landlord cancel lease after signing?
18 July 2024 | 11 replies
The criminal background check came up clear but I found out that the male tenant had case against him that caused him to loose his job at the school due to inappropriate behavior.
Kathleen Park Tenant Background Check with Criminal Record
5 September 2023 | 10 replies
Hello,I was wondering if anyone knew any trustful websites (preferrably free) which provide tenants background check report service including felony/criminal charges.
Ali Saad How to find cash flow markets?
1 November 2023 | 41 replies
That increases cash flow comes with substantial more risk of tenants not paying, tenants causing significant damage, and potential criminal activity.
Bekhzod Yunusov How to find good tenants and how to screen them
9 July 2024 | 3 replies
For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.
Sam Faas Zillow Rental Application - what to do next?
9 October 2023 | 13 replies
As long as they don't have any evictions, major crimes on their record, and an acceptable credit score / history, I'll then do the next level digging.Zillow won't always give you the details you need about a criminal charge, so you'll either need them to provide documentation regarding what the charge is, or get a background check.I'll typically ask for copies of pay stubs or bank statements to verify income if they didn't already upload them to Zillow.