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Ken M. Be Careful - Nationwide Boom In Rental Application Fraud
13 March 2026 | 3 replies
Nationwide Boom In Rental Application FraudSome renters are turning to fake documents and fabricated financial details to qualify for luxury apartments.Social media has fueled the trend.
Kenny Rhee Question for Landlords: How are you actually vetting "Pet Applications" in 2026?
10 March 2026 | 6 replies
The "Trust Gap": If an applicant provided a 3rd-party "Pet Audit" (meaning someone else already verified the vet and the previous landlord references), would you value that, or would you still feel the need to do the work yourself?​
Kenny Rhee Question for Landlords: How are you actually vetting "Pet Applications" in 2026?
8 March 2026 | 0 replies
If an applicant provided a 3rd-party "Pet Audit" (meaning someone else already verified the vet and the previous landlord references), would you value that, or would you still feel the need to do the work yourself?
Skylar Daugherty Rentredi application in WA State
2 March 2026 | 0 replies
Hello All,Does anyone know if Rentredi provides a disclosure to tenants before applying for a property in accordance with WA state law, or do I need to furnish a disclosure to each applicant ahead of them applying through Rentredi?
Vladimir Lukyanov Best strategies for screening Self employed applicants
23 February 2026 | 7 replies
Totals come to 6K-11K/mo.What do you do to screen Self employed applicants?
Andy Sabisch Screening is critical . . . be sure to select the right service
15 March 2026 | 5 replies
A Google search of the Zillow Screening process shows similar experiences reported by others.So if you are planning on relying solely on Zillow Screening, realize that there are some serious gaps / limitations in doing so. 
Marc Winter New Tenant Screening Rules for 2026
16 March 2026 | 5 replies
You cannot have a "blanket ban" that automatically rejects any applicant with any criminal record.
Emory Clayton 600 min credit score to high?
15 March 2026 | 22 replies
Below the letterhead, across the top, were Applicant names, date they submitted, property address/unit. 
April Birdsong Insurance Displaced - How do you guarantee insurance will pay?
14 March 2026 | 2 replies
I asked him to have her fill out my application which I received this morning and it does not meet my rental guidelines for credit score and yearly income. 
Jeremy Clyne Entity Vesting for Investment Properties – Why Many Investors Use It
16 March 2026 | 3 replies
That threshold varies by lender but is commonly somewhere in the 20%–50% ownership range.For multi-member LLCs, if the operating agreement requires member approval for borrowing, lenders will typically also request a Board Resolution or Borrowing Resolution authorizing the entity to enter into the loan.None of this is particularly complicated, but having your entity package organized before you start a loan application can make the process much smoother.Curious how others here are structuring their investment purchases.Are you buying in your personal name or through an LLC?