As a landlord, you want to find an ideal tenant. Methods like credit scores and ResidentScores can help you get there. By relying on several screening methods, you can cast a wider net on your applicants and make better, more informed choices. Which really is the goal in the end, right?

Curious about the best way to vet potential tenants? Explore the differences between local county and national database screenings to find the perfect fit for your property management needs.

In this article, we’ll go over the top 9 tenant screening services currently trending this year (and in no particular order). So, if you’re ready to find the screening service to help you land that perfect tenant, read on.

As we mentioned in part one of this series, categories like credit, rental, and employment history are important to think through when establishing your policies. Let’s consider some potential exceptions to this list as you start preparing your guidelines.