Property Management

Tenant Screening

Systematic process of evaluating applicants on credit, income, eviction history, and references.

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Plain-English explanation

The highest-ROI 30 minutes you'll spend on any rental.

Examples

3x rent income, 620+ credit, no evictions within 7 years.

Common mistakes

Letting vacancy pressure compromise screening standards.

Tenant Screening

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