Let's set the scene...You get a property to list for rent. You advertise it and suddenly, out of nowhere, you get a call that Tenants want to see it. The roller coaster begins. You show it, they love it, Yada, Yada, Yada..."We'll take it!" One small thing. The dreaded background and credit check. Ok, If you are honest, running credit and background checks maybe takes all of 5 minutes (10 if you are not computer literate) yet the fees range from $35 per person to $100 per person. The higher ones will justify their fees by saying that not only do we have to run the screening, but then we have to write their names on a manilla folder! The results are in...It's like a present at Christmas...will they be a 520 or 800 credit score? Have they missed any payments at Macy's? Please don't be a criminal. Please be the one.

The anticipation of what you will see is always a nail biter. The best part is that the decision is up to the owner. I am just a link to the information for them.

So if you are working with a renter or you are working with a landlord, close your eyes and hope for the best once that button is pushed!