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 »
Tenant Background Checks
If you are a property owner or property manager, don’t take on another applicant without first reviewing a background check! Sometimes people may seem trustworthy and dependable on paper (or in person) and sometimes they are. But do you want to take the chance that they aren’t who you think they are? With a proper… Read more »
What Happens When You Don’t Screen Tenants?
If you’ve ever tried to save a few bucks while filling a vacancy in your property, then surely you considered bypassing the tenant screening. It’s a simple task, often overlooked, but always necessary to protect your investment. By skipping the background check, you would not have noticed the bad credit, the eviction history, the criminal… Read more »
What Is Tenant Screening And Why You Should Do It
You wouldn’t buy a car without a bit of research. You wouldn’t hire a stranger to babysit your kids (or your pets). When it comes to your rental property, it’s the same thing. You shouldn’t let an unknown and untrusted tenant lease your space. With a tenant comes a lot of trust and a lot… Read more »
Best Tenant Screening Services in 2021
You’d be hard-pressed to find a landlord who got really excited after he placed a tenant and then discovered that tenant has a history of eviction, bad credit, and a criminal record. Not the kind of person you want living on your property! Proper screening of potential renters is important for every landlord and property… Read more »
What is a Leasehold and Should Landlords Consider It?
Most landlords are intimately familiar with lease terms, whether they offer them for six months, one year, or two years – the most common timeframes for a rental lease. However, there’s an extended lease option, known as a leasehold, that may be worth consideration as well. What is a leasehold? In a nutshell, it’s a… Read more »
4 Must-Know Tips for Attracting More Applicants
You’ve got one or more excellent properties that are ready for tenants. Congratulations! Now comes the tough part – finding a variety of applicants that will be a good fit for the home or apartment. If you’ve been having trouble attracting the right number of applicants to give you a well-rounded selection, it may be… Read more »