Rentzap Vs Findigs: Which Is Best For Your Business?

Rentzap Vs Findigs: Which Is Best For Your Business?

The bigger your property management business gets, the trickier it becomes to streamline tenant screening processes. This part of your business is increasingly complex, with fake documents, applicants who don’t fit the rental criteria, and ever-shifting regulations. Finding efficient solutions is crucial, but you need to be selective. Some services claim to eliminate your workload,…

Section 8 Housing Landlord Requirements You Should Know

Section 8 Housing Landlord Requirements You Should Know

As a housing provider or property manager, one significant decision to make is whether to accept Section 8 Housing vouchers, also known as Housing Choice Vouchers. This choice sparks debates with compelling arguments on both sides of the coin, weighing the pros and cons of participating in the program.  While advocates highlight the benefits of…

Do Landlords Have To Accept Section 8 Vouchers?

Do Landlords Have To Accept Section 8 Vouchers?

Housing discrimination is a complex and sensitive issue, particularly regarding Section 8 vouchers. Many landlords face a tough balancing act. They must control their properties and choose tenants carefully. Yet, they also need to follow fair housing laws and avoid discriminating against voucher holders. While there are legitimate reasons to deny a Section 8 applicant,…

Do I Have To Allow An Emotional Support Animal? 5 Rules

Do I Have To Allow An Emotional Support Animal? 5 Rules

“Do I have to allow an emotional support animal?” You’re screening applicants for a property, and you notice the application lists an emotional support dog. You might be wondering if this means you can’t charge a pet deposit or conduct pet screening. And what about asking for proof that the animal is actually a support…

What Is A Pet Screening For Rentals? 6 Practical Easy Steps

What Is A Pet Screening For Rentals? 6 Practical Easy Steps

With 70% of U.S. households owning pets, permitting animals in your rentals can significantly expand your pool of potential tenants, attracting a wider range of qualified applicants. If pets are allowed, property managers must then consider whether to use a pet screening process. What is a pet screening for rentals? Pet screening allows property managers…

Should Property Owners Approve Tenants? 3 Risks Revealed

Should Property Owners Approve Tenants? 3 Risks Revealed

When managing rental properties, one thing often debated is whether or not to allow an owner to review a rental application or background check before accepting an applicant. And, should property owners approve tenants? The answer is a resounding NO. Being in a service-based industry the concept of telling a client “no” is a difficult…

Fake Pay Stubs and Employment Verification Exposed

Fake Pay Stubs and Employment Verification Exposed

Checking a potential tenant’s income and job is part of the screening process for landlords and property managers. After all, renting to someone who can’t afford the monthly rent can quickly become a financial mess. Over 93% of landlords have encountered fraud in the past 12 months, making the screening process more challenging than ever….