So your going to screen your prospective applicants.
You know how important getting quality residents into your rental property is to your success. The key to finding these individuals and not a problem renter is all in checking them out first. Its important that you select a company that offers a wide variety of resident screening options. Many screening companies offer a one size fits all approach. That option may not meet your needs. If you want something ask for it. A quality company can make sure you get the correct type of report for your portfolio and explain why you might be opening yourself up to FCRA violations by not doing certain types of screening.
Services you need.
When talking to a prospective resident screening company, make sure they offer a wide variety of services. We have compiled a selection of the basic services your screening company should offer.
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Credit report or scoring model
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Fraud detection
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Address verification
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Eviction records
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Statewide or multi state criminal records
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Sex Offender records
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Terrorist search
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Verification of employment and rental history
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Free landlord business forms
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Quality customer service