Screening

A collection of articles to help you easily navigate applications and screen for the right renter for your property.

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How to Spot Fake Pay Stubs

Dec 10, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

9 Minute Read

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Property Management

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How Long Does It Take to Process Rental Applications?

Nov 18, 2024

Written by

Chloe Savan

5 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

Property Management

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15 Ways Renters Can Show Proof of Income

Sep 17, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

11 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

Mastering the Art of Screening Tenants: Tips for Rental Managers

Mastering the Art of Screening Tenants: Tips for Rental Managers

Sep 03, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

10 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

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How to Understand Credit Reports when Screening Potential Tenants

Aug 23, 2024

Written by

Chloe Savan

7 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

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25 Questions Every Landlord Should Ask Potential Tenants

Aug 09, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

9 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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Can Landlords Choose Between Rental Applicants?

Jul 24, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

9 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

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How to Decline a Rental Application

Jul 16, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

9 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

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How to Find Responsible Pet Owners for Your Pet-Friendly Rental Home

Jun 11, 2024

Written by

Emma Robinson

8 Minute Read

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Property Management

Tips and Guides

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What You Can Learn from Previous Landlord References When Screening Tenants

May 10, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

9 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

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Background Check Best Practices: Tips for Landlords

Mar 08, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

8 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

Property Management

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Unlocking Efficiency with Advanced Rental Application Strategies

Mar 01, 2024

Written by

Sarah Catherine Fordham

7 Minute Read

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Tenant Verification Techniques: The Rental Manager's Essential Guide

Tenant Verification Techniques: The Rental Manager's Essential Guide

Feb 22, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

7 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

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What Rental Background Checks Show (and Why They Matter)

Feb 05, 2024

Written by

Sarah Catherine Fordham

11 Minute Read

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How to Handle Tenant Screening for Co-Signers and Guarantors

How to Handle Tenant Screening for Co-Signers and Guarantors

Feb 05, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

4 Minute Read

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Advertising Your Property

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How to Conduct a Successful Tenant Interview

Jan 16, 2024

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

5 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

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Why It’s Important to Screen Renters

Oct 31, 2023

Written by

Helen Ann Wells

4 Minute Read

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Move In and Move Out

Tips and Guides

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10 Red Flags to Look for in a Background Check

Jun 27, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

6 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

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What Documents Should I Collect from My Applicant?

May 09, 2022

Written by

Oleander Johnson

6 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

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How to Identify the Perfect Rental Tenant

Feb 07, 2022

Written by

Olivia OBrien

7 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

Tips and Guides

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How to Handle Rental Applicants with No Credit

Jul 28, 2021

Written by

Jamia Kenan

4 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

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Landlord's Guide to Rental Credit Checks

May 10, 2021

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

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Property Management

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Standard Questions to Ask on a Rental Application

Mar 10, 2021

Written by

Jamia Kenan

7 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

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The Difference Between Hard and Soft Credit Checks

Mar 09, 2021

Written by

Jacob Margle

5 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

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How to Handle Applicants with Bad Credit

Dec 09, 2020

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

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How to Search for Tenant Eviction Records: Keep Your Rental Property Safe

Dec 07, 2020

Written by

Jacob Margle

6 Minute Read

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First time Landlord

Leasing and Laws

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A Landlord's Guide to Tenant Screening

Nov 06, 2020

Written by

Megan Bullock

6 Minute Read

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10 Questions to Ask During an Applicant Screening

Apr 07, 2020

Written by

Megan Bullock

5 Minute Read

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Tips and Guides

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Top 10 Questions Applicants Ask

Sep 25, 2019

Written by

Laura Agadoni

7 Minute Read

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