http://www.REIClub.com - Tenant Screening Can Eliminate Tons of Landlording Hassles. Here Are Some Helpful Tips on How To Properly Screen Tenants. <br /><br />Hi, this is Frank Chen with REIClub.com, today I’ve got quick video on some helpful tenant screening tips that will help you with your tenant checks.<br /><br />Rental Application:<br /><br /> * Applicant provides photo I.D.<br /> * Don't hand out applications<br /> * Don't let the applicant fill out the form<br /> * Charge a nonrefundable application fee<br /> * Criminal background check<br /><br />Screening:<br /> * Talking to current or prior landlord<br /> * Verifying the tenant's job<br /> * Criminal background<br /> * Evictions<br /> * Credit report<br /> * Personally visit the applicant<br /> * Talk to the applicant's neighbors<br /><br />Don’t get tricked!<br />- Falsify Identity<br />- Falsify prior landlord info<br />- Falsify employment <br />- Conceal Eviction<br />- Under-reporting # of occupants<br />- Additional Warning Signs:<br /> * Very eager<br /> * Sign with little inspection
