If there’s one piece of advice that landlords need to remember above all other advice, this is what we would say: Always take enough time to properly review rental applications before you offer to rent a property to any tenants! No matter how great a tenant might seem when you first meet them, there’s always…Read More
Most people think of shady landlord tactics whenever they hear the phrase “rental scams.” However, there are many different tenant scams that individuals try to use on landlords in order to live in a property for free, steal money, or otherwise take advantage of a landlord’s business. What do you know about rental scams targeting…Read More
When property owners first get started on short-term leasing sites like Airbnb, they often don’t think about reviewing guests before accepting them. They may not realize that Airbnb guest screening is something many property owners do before approving a reservation, and that this is an essential part of the process to keep your property in…Read More
Updated May 2022 Choosing a tenant background check service is not an easy task. Different screening options offer different levels of service, and the differences between the options that exist are not always obvious. But don’t worry; RentPrep has you covered with our tenant background check services reviews. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the…Read More
To a landlord, a tenant’s ability to pay their agreed-upon rent on time is the most crucial of the rental relationship. The ultimate concern for any landlord is dealing with a bad tenant that may need to be evicted from their property, and failure to pay rent will lead to this. Between eviction court costs,…Read More
When landlords request proof of income, it can feel like an invasion of privacy, but that’s not accurate. Proof of income can help you ensure that your business will be secure and that the rental applicant will be a good fit. Without verifying a prospective tenant’s income, there’s no way to be sure either of…Read More
Have you ever had a rental applicant provide falsified information when filling out their rental application? Did you notice it during screening or were the lies discovered later on? Many landlords have had this experience, and some have even been tricked by fake pay stubs. Pay stubs are one of the most commonly faked documents…Read More
One of the most important aspects of screening is knowing what to ask a tenant’s employer when you are verifying their income, job, and other facts. Doing this ensures that you are setting both the tenant and your business up for success. By taking some time to verify that the prospective tenant can truly afford…Read More
Updated March 2022 These days, it’s not uncommon to see signs about posting on social media when visiting public places. At the gym, for example, you may see a sign that says something like, “If you do not check in on Facebook, were you ever really here?” Does this type of social media presence extend…Read More
Updated February 2022 New landlords and those unfamiliar with the rental industry may think the tenant selection process is limited to reviewing applications and taking potential tenants on rental property tours. However, there is more to the screening process than these two steps. Many landlords automate the pre-screening process, so tenant applicants have already made…Read More
