Tenant Screening Articles

RentSpree celebrates 9th anniversary with record growth and milestones

RentSpree celebrates 9 years of innovation with record growth, surpassing 3.2 million users and expanding its rental solutions.

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Essential guide to becoming a part-time real estate agent

You may love the idea of making real estate your full-time career, but you may not be at a place where you can make the switch. Why not start out with real estate as a side-hustle and see where it takes you before you go all-in? We’ve put together the information you need to become a part-time real estate agent and to increase your chances of success once you’ve earned your license.

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How landlords can verify proof of income in 2025

As a landlord, one of the best ways to protect your property investment is to ensure your tenant can afford their monthly rent. In this article, we'll go over 10 ways landlords can verify proof of income and

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Make rental applications faster and easier for wildfire victims

Learn how agents can assist wildfire-displaced individuals with faster, simpler rental applications using RentSpree’s intuitive tools and free reusable applications.

RentSpree waives screening fees for displaced LA fire victims

RentSpree is waiving fees for displaced victims affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County. Read on to learn how to obtain your refund.

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How to recognize fake pay stubs

Verifying salary information is a vital step in your tenant screening process to ensure you're finding the best tenants possible. In this article, we'll share how to spot a fake pay stub as well as the different tools and best practices you can employ to ensure you're thoroughly vetting every rental candidate.

RentSpree issues screening fee refunds for displaced Hurricane Milton victims

RentSpree is issuing refunds to displaced victims affected by the recent events in Florida as a result of Hurricane Milton. Read on to learn how to obtain your refund.

How to be a great landlord to your tenants

Maintaining a harmonious relationship with your renters doesn't have to be stressful or overly complicated. In this article, we're sharing several tips on how to be a great landlord and the various tools you can employ to make your life as a landlord headache-free.

Guide to standard rental application forms

With a thorough rental application, agents can ensure every prospective tenant is who they say they are and protect their landlord client from bad actors. In this guide, we'll go over the information agents should ask from applicants and explain what agents need to look for (and how to interpret) on a rental application.

RentSpree issues screening fee refunds for displaced Hurricane Helene victims

RentSpree is issuing refunds to displaced victims affected by the recent events in Florida as a result of Hurricane Helene. Read on to learn how to obtain your refund.

Which documents should I request from a tenant?

If you’re conducting an evaluation of a potential tenant, you’ll need more than an application and a handshake. Find out what documents to ask for from tenants and who needs to provide information if you’re working with multiple roommates or family members. Enjoy added peace of mind with a more robust and thorough tenant screening and documentation process.