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Category: Tenant Screening

Learn about the importance of doing proper screening to find the best tenant for your rental. Selecting the tenants best suited for your rental property is critical for landlords. Failing to do so can mean at the very least unhappy tenants and an unhappy landlord, but also possibly lost revenue in unpaid rent, expensive property damages, or a costly and time-consuming eviction process.

Tenant screening and credit reports can offer insight into your prospective tenant or applicant about what kind of tenant they will be. Do they pay their rent on time? Have they had problems with other landlords or residents in the past? Are they stretched too thin to pay rent every month?

We examine the pros and cons of various screening and credit reporting services. We have also reviewed and compared several of the top property management software products to try and find the best tenant screening service for small landlords.

Find downloadable rental criteria checklists and pre-screening questions to ask prospective tenants. Read reviews, compare products and pricing, and find the best screening service for your needs.

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Questions You Need to Ask During Tenant Screening

When you first decide to rent one of your properties, the first thing you will need to do is set-up…

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How to Create Successful Advertising to Attract Tenants

A rental vacancy is one of a landlord’s worst nightmares. Having your property vacant means no cash inflow while you…

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Property Management, Tenant Screening

Tips to Take the Guesswork Out of Tenant Screening for Independent Landlords

As an independent landlord, it is likely you feel that you do not have the time or resources to conduct…

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Advertising Online: What is the Best Rental Listing Site for Small Landlords?

Property owners are always looking for the best ways to advertise their vacant units. It can be challenging, however, to…

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EZ Landlord Forms: Free Rental Application PDF and Lease Templates

Being a landlord can be challenging; just collecting rent and dealing with repairs can keep your hands full. On top…

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How Much Does a Property Management Company Charge?

Have you found yourself wondering if you need a professional property manager? Below we take a look into the factors…

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Should I Use Zumper Rental Listings?

Zumper rental listings is one of the best sites for landlords to list their property and connect with quality renters.…

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Apartments.com Rental Manager vs RentRedi Mobile App

Apartments.com Rental Manager is a rental property marketplace that has until recently focused on the advertising needs of large apartment…

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Apartments.com Rental Manager vs Avail Landlord Software

When it comes to choosing the best rental software for their properties, landlords have a variety of options. One of…

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