Imagine the following scenario: you’ve just placed an advertisement for your property and are actively looking for tenants. A prospective tenant pulls up to the property to apply and you notice that they’re driving a moving van or that their vehicle is packed full of stuff, almost as if they’re traveling with their home on… Read more »
How Do You Get an Apartment with Bad Credit?
Renting an apartment with bad credit is difficult but not impossible. To get an apartment with poor credit, you need to first prove that you can afford the rental and make payments on time. Job stability is a major factor in whether a landlord will consider your application further, so be sure to show that… Read more »
Do All Landlords Do Credit Checks?
Most landlords will do credit checks on perspective tenants, though some may choose not to. Anyone who’s trying to protect their income will likely want to make sure the person they’re renting their property to has a good history of making payments on time. If you’re concerned about a less-than-perfect score, you don’t necessarily have… Read more »
What is Included in a Background Check for an Apartment?
A background check for an apartment can include a national criminal background check, credit report, eviction history, and employment history. Specific landlords or property managers may choose to run one or all of these screenings and applicants will need to give signed consent to have a background check performed. Many apartment complexes require tenant screening… Read more »
Tenant Screening Services in Oregon
Using tenant screening services in Oregon will help you navigate the state’s distinct laws and regulations so that you can find the best tenant matches for your properties. Many states have unique regulations for how you can approach screening and rental applications, which we’ll go over below. In Oregon, here’s what you should keep in… Read more »
How to Use Tenant Screening Services in California
Most landlords and property managers are well aware that tenant and rental laws vary state by state, and even city by city. California is especially well-known for having specific regulations for tenant screening services. As always, we highly recommend consulting with your own legal counsel when you’re considering a California rental. In this post, we’ll… Read more »
What is a Good Vantage Credit Score?
A good Vantage Credit Score is any score over 700, with scores over 750 considered “excellent” credit. This differs from traditional FICO scoring system in that the stipulation for “good” credit skews higher. Under FICO, a good score would have been in the 670-739 range, but Vantage Score is stricter in how it determines good… Read more »
How Should You Determine the Price of Rent?
Figuring out the sweet spot for apartment rental pricing can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to feel impossible. It’s important to find good pricing if you hope to rent out your units. Pricing either too high or two low can result in too few applicants, not enough income, or problematic tenants. Thankfully, there are… Read more »
Why Landlords Should Invest in Property Inspection Services
It’s hardly uncommon for people who are purchasing a home to have a home or property inspector come review the property for any potential issues they should be aware of. In fact, it’s advisable to protect oneself against incurring surprise costs or faulty construction. However, many landlords and property managers forego property inspection services on… Read more »
TSCI.com – Easy to Use for Landlords and Property Managers
For thirty years, landlords and property managers have been turning to Tenant Screening Center for reliable and comprehensive rental background checks. What started as a desire to help customers three decades ago has grown into the tenant screening service that was named #1 in the nation by The Landlord’s Handbook, a resource used by professionals… Read more »