If a landlord can't get a credit check on a tenant then have them provide one from a free online report. Also, walk them back to their car and check the condition of it.
I also have rental properties near Mojave, CA. I'm leery of the CA legal system which makes tenant quality the most important factor. Same goes for any region but especially in landlord unfriendly states it comes down to who you're dealing with.
What she listed as the 8th step which is a judicial background check is one of my first steps after I confirm identity. If an applicant has a recent evictions or a criminal record they're immediately disqualified. No need to go any further.
Don't judge by having returned the entire sec dep. Since the moratoriums, a lot of landlords resorted to paying their tenants to vacate (cash for keys) and/or giving back the entire sec dep just to quiet a disgruntled/soured tenant.
As a tenant, my past landlords are references for my cats. They can attest to them being good pet residents. My vet also will attest that the cats’ shots and visits are up to date and there are no behavioral issues.
I think contacting previous landlords is useless because if they are a problem they'll say anything to get them out. Be good to drive by for outside clutter. Also check local county clerk files, may say lawsuits and past property owned.
Their driver's license should have a current address. Do a property tax search to find the legal owner and contact them. Doing a judicial/ criminal background check is super easy. I can eliminate bad applicants quickly, using this two methods.
Hi! Thanks for including Tenant screening on your channel. This piece of advice is such a life saver, especially to those who are simply starting up or learning how to start rental business. Some landlords shared horror stories on Quora, and one of those is having their property seized due to civil forfeiture. Imagine losing something valuable just because you've missed figuring out that the tenant turned out to be a criminal. There are numerous reasons why you should conduct background checks. But the bottom line is to ensure that your prospective tenant is free from any illegal activities.
@jack h how do you keep up with the rental insurance? What if they get the policy for 2 months and then cancel. I thought about this the other day and I'm not sure what landlords do in this situation
Thanks for the video, and thanks for the checklist! I would be interested in a video about renting a room in your house and any of the differences there might be there.
What about bed bugs? I've been spraying the yard & inside of the rental property for all bugs. I buy wholesale bugspray. Someone broke the rule of no overnight guests. I've had bed bugs. It's a real nightmare. I've hired this good Pest Control company gives me a 6 months warranty.. Some tenants don't do their part 100% of the time so bed bugs return. I don't think that I should be liable for bed bugs. They should each pay the $350.divide by resident..No other bugs this is in FL. Advise me.
@@mitchhills4747 buy your own residence and then you let somebody else live in it and see how they treat it and how you feel about it. Maybe you will see things from the owners’ side.
If you purchase an income property with tenants in place on month to month agreement, but you would want them all under an annual lease. How would you get there? As a new landlord would you do credit check and application simply as info for your files since you don't know current tenants?
That doesn’t always work. I had one whose sister worked at that business, and she vouched for her brother, but it was all totally fake. They eventually had to be evicted for not paying.
You forgot to mention the stool samples, skull check, carma picture and a personal horoscope. How on earth can you let anyone without checking it ? (Sarcasm).
I'm sorry I won't work in York, PA but appreciate the consideration. If you need a good property manager there I'd be happy to see if I know any good ones there.
contacting previous landlords...useless...checking credit score will not tell you eviction history....being a landlord would be alot easier if politicians didn't get involved.
Basically you have to be perfect and we know that'll never happen for anyone rental property or not there is no perfect tenant nor a perfect landlord basically is about the money and some of these landlords can't even pay their own bills this old system consider you as a nobody if you don't have any money they don't really care about what you are going through this is so sad because you actually can be a very nice tenant and actually doing the best that you can it used to be twice the amount of Rent Now is three times the amount of money you have to have what's next this is so so sad😢😢
Don’t do a showing without making them fill out your application and get the background and credit check. A lot of people out there with bad credit, wanting to waste your time with the showing.
If your rent is exspencive people after paying it hate you and so that what you get. Charge low rent so people feel like it is good deal for them . Only when rent is low people care for your property.
@@almafrisius7358 sheety lanlords been raising rents more then rate of inflation , so you charge what market can bear and get only hate because it hard for tenats to afford it.
You would think that's logical. The person would be greatful for an afordable place. Unfortunately that isn't the mentality of many people these days. They still don't own it and therefore won't care for it like it was theirs. Some people even treat their own things like trash too. You might think keeping rents lower than market is good and kind and the favor will be returned it won't in a lot of cases. You'll be taken advantage of because many people don't have that old fashioned value like you have.
You are 100% right. Charging low rent gets you people who barely qualify and are just looking to get in and then only pay if they can afford to after their other spending. And not raising the rent on people does not make them grateful. When the years go by, and you finally have no choice but to raise it they turn on you and hate you anyway. You can’t help those people.
NEVER EVER rent to a bunch of young adults. No matter who will co-sign for them. I’ve been in this game for 20+ years, they will destroy your place and someone in the group won’t pay the rent. LET another greedy sucker hold the shit bag.
It is better not to allow any pets to eliminate all the problems associated with them. I've seen cats urinate right through the carpet, padding and into the concrete. Even with enzyme deodorizer, it was not possible to eliminate all the smell. So, do yourself a favor - no pets!
Just get six months rent up front...with damage deposit, if they no have it then they will never pay on time, I've plenty of dead beats who had great back ground checks..Cash talks, forget the vetting waste of time !
@@Sayko434 Thank you for your opinion, to me it is sounds responsible and reasonable. My question: is that legal? We have potential Tenants who is offering to pay rent up front for six months, thank you for your advice, regards.
The slavery is alive only in this sector at its finest! This is why private landlord must be banned. At least for residential properties. As a tenant I need the following docs. The landlord ID, prove that he is legal owner of the property, details about landlord income to be sure the property won’t be repossessed (mortgage). References from previous tenants. Details about the landlord past to be sure not a criminal. If the landlord is trying to screen you there is something smelly - run away. This is fair process giving security to both sides
Wow! While you have the right to screen landlords - who's property is it, that the screening is trying to protect? You also have a right to own your own property. We, as landlords, do the screening primarily to protect our assets along with other tenants we have. This is not about slavery it's about becoming a reputable establishment.
@@lonysellers7183 99.99% of the residential tenants are working class people. Your expectation is the tenant must repay your mortgage while living in your property. This is not a protection of asset but exploitation of human not having chance to own a property to live in.
If a landlord can't get a credit check on a tenant then have them provide one from a free online report. Also, walk them back to their car and check the condition of it.
Smart
what website can they do that for free?
@@selenadivina credit karma
I will not give the applicant a pass if I'm not able to do it.
What exactly does the condition of one’s car have to do with a person renting an apartment???? Yall make RENTING so difficult for no reason.
I learned this the hard way with my fist rental many years ago...it was a good lesson to learn...
I also have rental properties near Mojave, CA. I'm leery of the CA legal system which makes tenant quality the most important factor. Same goes for any region but especially in landlord unfriendly states it comes down to who you're dealing with.
What websites do you use to do a background check ?
What she listed as the 8th step which is a judicial background check is one of my first steps after I confirm identity. If an applicant has a recent evictions or a criminal record they're immediately disqualified. No need to go any further.
Don't judge by having returned the entire sec dep. Since the moratoriums, a lot of landlords resorted to paying their tenants to vacate (cash for keys) and/or giving back the entire sec dep just to quiet a disgruntled/soured tenant.
As a tenant, my past landlords are references for my cats. They can attest to them being good pet residents. My vet also will attest that the cats’ shots and visits are up to date and there are no behavioral issues.
I’m a new landlord and these tips are super helpful, thanks!
I think contacting previous landlords is useless because if they are a problem they'll say anything to get them out. Be good to drive by for outside clutter. Also check local county clerk files, may say lawsuits and past property owned.
That's why she said to talk to 2 landlords ago.
Their driver's license should have a current address. Do a property tax search to find the legal owner and contact them. Doing a judicial/ criminal background check is super easy. I can eliminate bad applicants quickly, using this two methods.
Hi! Thanks for including Tenant screening on your channel. This piece of advice is such a life saver, especially to those who are simply starting up or learning how to start rental business. Some landlords shared horror stories on Quora, and one of those is having their property seized due to civil forfeiture. Imagine losing something valuable just because you've missed figuring out that the tenant turned out to be a criminal.
There are numerous reasons why you should conduct background checks. But the bottom line is to ensure that your prospective tenant is free from any illegal activities.
I make my tenants have renters insurance and provide proof that pet is included on the policy.
@jack h how do you keep up with the rental insurance? What if they get the policy for 2 months and then cancel. I thought about this the other day and I'm not sure what landlords do in this situation
This should be #1.... NEVER rent to anyone who has 'ever' been evicted....period.
In militantly pro tenant NYS, you aren't allowed to screen based on evictions or any lawsuits against former landlords.
And that's why I won't invest in the People's Republic of New York.
Thanks for the video, and thanks for the checklist! I would be interested in a video about renting a room in your house and any of the differences there might be there.
Same here!
Following
What's on the list? Can't open the link
I'm a landloard and this information is very helpful. Thank you so much for sherring it with us.
What about bed bugs?
I've been spraying the yard & inside of the rental property for all bugs. I buy wholesale bugspray. Someone broke the rule of no overnight guests. I've had bed bugs. It's a real nightmare. I've hired this good Pest Control company gives me a 6 months warranty.. Some tenants don't do their part 100% of the time so bed bugs return. I don't think that I should be liable for bed bugs. They should each pay the $350.divide by resident..No other bugs this is in FL.
Advise me.
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how about someone who filed chapter 13 bankruptcy
How do you decline applicants? What's your reply process like?
Hi! Thanks for the great tips. The checkList link is not functioning.
I’ve sworn to NEVER be a landlord. I appreciate your video. Interesting. Tenants make me nervous.
Landlords make a lot nervous.
@@mitchhills4747 buy your own residence and then you let somebody else live in it and see how they treat it and how you feel about it. Maybe you will see things from the owners’ side.
If you purchase an income property with tenants in place on month to month agreement, but you would want them all under an annual lease. How would you get there? As a new landlord would you do credit check and application simply as info for your files since you don't know current tenants?
Start with moving to a 6 month lease.
How to find their previous landlord?
How does one check to ensure someone’s not using a CPN to get approved?
HI
How do we check if the employment document that tenant provide is fake or real? Please advise
Call the employer
That doesn’t always work. I had one whose sister worked at that business, and she vouched for her brother, but it was all totally fake. They eventually had to be evicted for not paying.
You forgot to mention the stool samples, skull check, carma picture and a personal horoscope.
How on earth can you let anyone without checking it ? (Sarcasm).
Super informative! Thanks for Sharing!
Glad it was helpful. This is definitely one of the most important parts of being a landlord!
Good Stuff from Garland, TX
Why do you ask for the front and back of their drivers license?
Some states provide restrictions on the back
How does one screen potential landlords then?? It works BOTH ways.
Yep
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If the Tenant has bad credit, she wants her daughter to co-sign. Is it ok?
I would be careful. I personally would not
Excellent videos!
Sound like you from California/Arizona! 🌵🌴🌵🌴
Very helpful!
Good tips lady
Hi there! How do you screen for someone who's representing the main occupant of the property, when the future occupant doesn't speak English?
Thank you for this video, very helpful
Excellent video, great steps!
Do you help in York Pa area? I would like you to help my properties if you do.
I'm sorry I won't work in York, PA but appreciate the consideration. If you need a good property manager there I'd be happy to see if I know any good ones there.
contacting previous landlords...useless...checking credit score will not tell you eviction history....being a landlord would be alot easier if politicians didn't get involved.
Basically you have to be perfect and we know that'll never happen for anyone rental property or not there is no perfect tenant nor a perfect landlord basically is about the money and some of these landlords can't even pay their own bills this old system consider you as a nobody if you don't have any money they don't really care about what you are going through this is so sad because you actually can be a very nice tenant and actually doing the best that you can it used to be twice the amount of Rent Now is three times the amount of money you have to have what's next this is so so sad😢😢
Nice job on the video and content!
Thank you for the videos; very informative. Do you manage, or know anyone reliable who manages in the state of Rhode Island?
thank you very much
Great points
Her Links never work
good info, tx
Thanks
Yes
Great video
Don’t do a showing without making them fill out your application and get the background and credit check. A lot of people out there with bad credit, wanting to waste your time with the showing.
If your rent is exspencive people after paying it hate you and so that what you get. Charge low rent so people feel like it is good deal for them . Only when rent is low people care for your property.
That is insane. Hate your landlord for charging you rent that you agreed to. Put the p..e down.
@@almafrisius7358 sheety lanlords been raising rents more then rate of inflation , so you charge what market can bear and get only hate because it hard for tenats to afford it.
You would think that's logical. The person would be greatful for an afordable place. Unfortunately that isn't the mentality of many people these days. They still don't own it and therefore won't care for it like it was theirs. Some people even treat their own things like trash too. You might think keeping rents lower than market is good and kind and the favor will be returned it won't in a lot of cases. You'll be taken advantage of because many people don't have that old fashioned value like you have.
You are 100% right. Charging low rent gets you people who barely qualify and are just looking to get in and then only pay if they can afford to after their other spending. And not raising the rent on people does not make them grateful. When the years go by, and you finally have no choice but to raise it they turn on you and hate you anyway. You can’t help those people.
NEVER EVER rent to a bunch of young adults. No matter who will co-sign for them. I’ve been in this game for 20+ years, they will destroy your place and someone in the group won’t pay the rent. LET another greedy sucker hold the shit bag.
It is better not to allow any pets to eliminate all the problems associated with them. I've seen cats urinate right through the carpet, padding and into the concrete. Even with enzyme deodorizer, it was not possible to eliminate all the smell. So, do yourself a favor - no pets!
Just get six months rent up front...with damage deposit, if they no have it then they will never pay on time, I've plenty of dead beats who had great back ground checks..Cash talks, forget the vetting waste of time !
Mr. Kilroy, would it be legal to ask six months rent up front with security deposit?
please advise.
Thank you very much!
Best Regards
@@marinahardenberg2651 Pre Signed Agreement..wittness signatures Notary !..Maybe sounds kooky an NDA..... non-disclosure-act
Six months rent up front? I’m a landlord and even I say this is just stupid.
@@Sayko434 OH My ' How Rude!,,"BUT" you did reply to my comment ! Thank you my dear .
@@Sayko434 Thank you for your opinion, to me it is sounds responsible and reasonable.
My question: is that legal?
We have potential Tenants who is offering to pay rent up front for six months, thank you for your advice, regards.
The slavery is alive only in this sector at its finest! This is why private landlord must be banned. At least for residential properties. As a tenant I need the following docs. The landlord ID, prove that he is legal owner of the property, details about landlord income to be sure the property won’t be repossessed (mortgage). References from previous tenants. Details about the landlord past to be sure not a criminal. If the landlord is trying to screen you there is something smelly - run away. This is fair process giving security to both sides
Wow! While you have the right to screen landlords - who's property is it, that the screening is trying to protect? You also have a right to own your own property. We, as landlords, do the screening primarily to protect our assets along with other tenants we have. This is not about slavery it's about becoming a reputable establishment.
@@lonysellers7183 99.99% of the residential tenants are working class people. Your expectation is the tenant must repay your mortgage while living in your property. This is not a protection of asset but exploitation of human not having chance to own a property to live in.
@zdavidzz all gold is mine! you can have some temporary :D
@@lonysellers7183 the property is your when you you repay your mortgage. Until then you are an ordinary tenant 😘
Ok. Repeat words. Come on get on with it.
What website do you use to do check a credit score?