You can’t treat MTR guests like hotel guests — but you also don’t need to run a full-blown tenant application either.I use a middle-ground screening system that keeps things professional and simple:-Verify employment or assignment letter (nurses, project workers, relocations)-Confirm ID + previous landlord or housing reference-Require a refundable deposit or insurance coverageThe goal: balance safety with speed.

@Leo Parshukov it's NOT the screening app that makes a difference, it's knowing how to interpret the data!

We do self-guided tours and send our screening criteria upfront so prospects can prescreen themselves before applying.

I think I would use a parking space lease and treat it like dealing with other lease agreements - only leasing to people who meet your screening criteria.

Fellow landlords — how do you balance speed and safety when screening tenants?

Is a quick “screening grade” useful, or do you prefer raw numbers only?

EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

I am checking the landlord assoc out and looks like they would cover everything a LLwould need?   

If one side covers most or all of the payment, you’re essentially “house hacking” and living nearly rent-free.

Is there a screening service that is actually accurate that covers background checks thoroughly and can also check if there have been any evictions, etc?