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If you\u2019ve been using the Rentec Direct property management software for any length of time, you already know how easy it is to use while saving you valuable time and money — and the tenant screening component is no exception.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Maybe you are new to your Rentec Direct account or perhaps haven\u2019t yet pulled any tenant screening reports but want to know more before you do — We got you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Using the most common questions we get asked, let\u2019s chat about all the features, benefits, tips, and best practices for getting the most from your tenant screening software.\u00a0<\/span>Even if you\u2019ve used the rental applicant screening tool before, you may find this additional support and information useful:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n From bundled discounts to ala-cart reports, your Rentec Direct software has many background report options available at your fingertips.<\/span><\/p>\n Bundled Reports<\/strong> Individual Reports and add-ons You can find the entire list of available reports on the order screen that comes after you\u2019ve entered the details for your applicant.<\/span><\/p>\n Protect your Pet Friendly Rentals! Click to find out more about Petscreening with Rentec Direct<\/p><\/div>\n First-time users will need to first activate tenant screening in their Rentec Direct account. To do so, simply head over to the Reports section of your software and choose Screening Reports and click the Order Reports button.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll then be prompted to verify your phone number. This is a one-time prompt that helps reduce online identity fraud. Once verified, you have access to order individual reports with the exception of credit reports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To access credit reports you will first need to decide which credit report type fits your business needs and approval criteria. From there, you will submit a quick application to get set up for access to pull credit reports in the software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Signing up for credit report access will present you with two report access options. You\u2019ll choose which one fits your business needs. A full credit report will show the exact FICO score and tradeline data where the credit report card gives a credit score range.<\/span> Getting approved for the report card option is free. The full credit report option requires a site inspection to verify the safety of the applicant’s sensitive information in compliance with federal regulations and has a one-time fee of $50 for that inspection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ve got you covered! When you press the Order Report button you\u2019ll be presented a page to enter the applicant\u2019s information. We\u2019ve provided instructions next to each data field to make sure you get the best results. So, the tip here is to be sure to read and follow those instructions and then carefully review what you entered to check for typos or errors before ordering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What if my rental applicant has a military address?<\/strong> Do you have any tools to help me choose a county or state-specific report?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Absolutely!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em> We have two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You’ll find these and the option for nationwide reports when you are entering the applicant information.<\/p>\n We want everyone to be familiar and comfortable with ordering screening reports with Rentec Direct. Here are some of the most common general questions we receive:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Can I run a background check and pull reports on my friends, family, or myself?<\/strong> But what about employment screening? Can I use it to screen potential employees?<\/strong> What if my rental applicant is not a US citizen?<\/strong> Do tenant screening and background reports expire?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. Reports have the following expiration<\/a>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Can I get a refund if I entered the applicant information incorrectly or don\u2019t like the report results?<\/strong> How long does it take to receive my reports?<\/strong> Will pulling a credit report be a hard or soft inquiry for the applicant?<\/strong> What will the applicant see on their credit report after the inquiry?<\/strong> No.\u00a0<\/span>We offer a stand-alone product called <\/span>Rentec Protect<\/span><\/a> for those who do not need a full property management software solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Note<\/strong>:<\/b> If you are a Rentec Pro or Rentect PM client, tenant screening features and bundled discounts in Rentec Protect are already built into your software.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n What if I want my applicant to pay for the screening reports?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Good news!<\/em> <\/strong>You have two options:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What if I\u2019m a private landlord with only a few properties in my portfolio?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ApplyConnect is the perfect answer!\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Rentec Direct property management software and Rentec Protect are ideal for ordering a larger volume of screening reports for multiple applicants and properties. But landlords with fewer than 10 properties will find our tenant screening partner a great choice. <\/span>Create a free account on your <\/span>ApplyConnect Rentec Direct Portal.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n More information on getting started with ApplyConnect can be found here: <\/span>Tenant Screening for Landlords with Less than 10 Properties<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Getting started with tenant screening can be tricky for new landlords but it\u2019s always a good idea to keep current with best practices and guidelines even for seasoned property managers so check out these handy resources:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Ultimate Guide to Tenant Screening for Landlords<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n How to Create Written Tenant Screening Criteria<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Rentec Direct software is built with your needs in mind – time savings, cost savings, and ease of use so it\u2019s no wonder clients love the tenant screening features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For those of you that haven\u2019t tried it yet, hopefully, these answers to these common questions will help you get started with tenant screening with Rentec Direct<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been using the Rentec Direct property management software for any length of time, you already know how easy it is to use while saving you valuable time and money — and the tenant screening component is no exception.\u00a0 Maybe you are new to your Rentec Direct account or perhaps haven\u2019t yet pulled any […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":69,"featured_media":15784,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"iawp_total_views":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[275,13882,13881],"tags":[501,9039,779,16798,16614],"class_list":["post-15777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","category-landlord-tips","category-property-management-tips","tag-background-check","tag-credit-reports","tag-tenant-screening","tag-tenant-screening-reports","tag-time-saving-features","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat types of background check and screening reports are available?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/span>There are three bundled package options: Basic, Enhanced, and Premium. Coming in at only $18, the Premium bundle is the most popular and comprehensive and includes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/strong>In addition to bundles, you have individual background reports available such as:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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\nHow to access tenant screening software features<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nWhat is the difference between a Full Credit Report and a Credit Report Card?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What is the best way to enter the applicant’s information to get the most accurate results?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/b>The system accepts military APO and DPO addresses. Here are some examples of how you would enter those in the system: <\/span>To Order Screening Reports Using Military Addresses<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n
What are the most common questions about tenant screening with Rentec Direct?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/b>No. Screening reports and background checks are limited to rental applicant screening. You may be tempted to order reports on your friends and family (or yourself) but be advised that it does violate not only your agreement for access to those reports but may also be a violation of federal and other regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Again, income verification is designed to verify the employment status and information for a rental applicant and should not be used for other purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Although your applicant may have an EIN, Passport, Visa, or other identification, the nationwide databases do not use those as identifiers. Because the databases require a social security number for accurate search results, you will either get inaccurate or no information on your applicant if you enter random or other numbers in the SSN field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/b>Our screening service products are non-refundable once ordered. Please double-check the applicant information for typos or inaccuracies before ordering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>When ordering any of the bundled reports, they will return nearly instantaneously. However, if ordering individual or add-on reports you will find the approximate return time displayed next to each report on the order screen along with the pricing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat else should I know about tenant screening with Rentec Direct?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/b>As of July 2020, a tenant screening inquiry is now a soft hit and does not affect the credit score of your applicant whatsoever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>The inquiry history on their credit report will show the Rentec account holder\u2019s name or company name. Older reports before April 2019 would show The LIG Group which is the holding company for StarPoint Screening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDo I need a Rentec Pro or Rentec PM account to order tenant screening reports?<\/h2>\n
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What guidelines should I follow for tenant screening?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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