Survey: Background Checks Are Top Priority in Tenant Screening
Rental Housing Journal
MAY 25, 2025
Background checks are the most important tool in a landlords screening process, according to a survey of 700 landlords by the property-management software company RentRedi and the real estate investment-strategy company BiggerPockets. The survey showed that landlords use multiple sources in tenant screening. At the top of the list, 88% of respondents said they run a certified tenant-screening report, while 78% said they reach out to references and 61% said they review applicants social media pro
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