Credit scores are one of the primary factors used by many landlords to screen renters, but what is a good credit score for tenants? Understanding how credit scores can be used to screen tenants is important for landlords when reviewing rental applications. Choosing reliable tenants is an important foundation for your business; reviewing credit scores…
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RentPrep is proud to announce the release of a new compliant SmartMove package for NYS Landlords. The new package adheres to the recent guidelines set out by Governor Cuomo. Here are the details: Pricing for NYS Landlords $30 SmartMove Package (eviction search excluded) Landlord Pay option only (due to $20 background check cap) Inside The…
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Stephen White, CEO of RentPrep, tells the story of how RentPrep got its start, his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and more. In 2007, Stephen White, found his way into coordinating replevin orders because of his experience in the credit industry. For those who don’t know, a replevin order is the start of a legal process…
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We’re excited to announce we’ve made the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America with a ranking of #2609. This is RentPrep’s first time being honored! As you may or may not know, RentPrep provides the most comprehensive tenant screening using human intelligence to help landlords identify the best possible tenant….
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While it’s great to assume the best of all people, there are going to be situations where tenants cause problems, ruin your property, or even sue you for damages. Being a landlord isn’t for the faint of heart! With the right tools and information, however, it is possible to be a successful and knowledgable landlord….
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Part of your job as a landlord is to ensure that your property is safe for tenants. All rental properties must be kept in a habitable condition. For many properties, that means that you have to ensure that you do not allow more than a safe number of people to live at the property. These…
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Understanding the complexities of housing and rentals laws is a big part of your responsibilities as a landlord. When you’re choosing whom to rent to among rental applicants, there are certain factors you are not legally allowed to use as part of your decision. Most landlords know that they cannot deny a rental application on…
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Screening tenants is one of the most important parts of what you do as a landlord. The process can often seem as daunting as applying for your first job or choosing which stock to invest your money into. And for good reason. Having the right tenants in your properties is an essential part of running…
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We’re excited to announce that as of January 31st, 2019 our new Client Area has been launched for RentPrep clients. You may also notice a new (and evolving) look for our website as well. We’ve been busy working on these updates behind the scenes over the past 13 months. You can access the new Client…
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Rental property application are a standard part of the rental process, but some landlords use them more for show than anything else. Did you know that using the right rental property application in the right way can actually help reduce the number of problem tenants that you have to deal with? Did you know that…
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