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Landlords - Which tenant screening service do you recommend?

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el_cazador
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Landlords - Which tenant screening service do you recommend?

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!





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wasCB14
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Re: Landlords - Which tenant screening service do you recommend?

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.

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

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!





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