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Landlords - Which tenant screening service do you recommend?

el_cazador — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 17:52:22 GMT

I've recently purchased an investment property (single-family residential) and I'm trying to determine if it's better to just have the tenant pull and provide their own full credit report, or go through a tenant screening service. I see there are several companies (smartmove, turbotenant, etc..) I like the idea of getting the background in addition to just credit report.

I have someone wanting to rent it and just want to be sure I'm doing my due diligence.

Any insight or wisdom on this matter would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Re: Landlords - Which tenant screening service do you recommend?

wasCB14 — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 01:29:14 GMT

I'm pretty happy with smartmove.

I do the "full package" for $40, which the tenant pays to TU directly. This is for California properties.

I have gotten good advice on Reddit's r/landlord forum.

Re: Landlords - Which tenant screening service do you recommend?

el_cazador — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:55:14 GMT

Thank you! I think smartmove is what I'm going to try. I'll also check in to the Reddit board. Thank you so much!