However, I think that Mr. Landlord should add a demo section, so others can see what a sample tenant credit report will look like before they purchase the service.

My guess is that they are getting so much business & are not setup for the volume.

The response I got when I called to resolve these issues was unacceptable. They just said that their machines are fine & that it must be my machine. However, I sent & received a credit report to one of their competitors the day before without incident.

At one point their answering service started answering the fax line. They said that their phone lines are messed up & they were ready to walk out themselves because of the frustration.

I ran 2 credit reports that night. It was fast & easy. You enter the applicant's name, address & SSN & you get the report in real time. My previous service required a person to physically fax a copy of the report & they didn't work after 5pm EST nor on weekends.

They retain a copy of the report online, so you don't need to store a paper copy.

I'm very happy with the service.

Now I have 24/7 access to reports.

Set up now before you need a report in a pinch. It is free to set up even if you never need it - it's good to know it's there and you most likely will use it.

Highly recommended.

Thanks to Mr.Landlord.com for coming through for me.

You need to prove to them that you are a landlord....

The company behind the MrLandlord credit checks is actually the largest credit service for landlords in the US. Nothing to worry about there.

Thank you to all for the advice you have posted throughout the years. All my research on this site paid off!!!!!

I usually run reports through my local landlord's association, which also gives good service - but I wanted to try out the one from this site since it is available outside of normal business hours.

There is paperwork they need from you to get started, but your first one is free.

After that it's only $10 each time

1) you can charge an application fee

2) technology makes it so much easier now than it used to be.

Also..you need to be careful and never "not" check one but yet DO check another who might be in a protected class...

Again..why on earth would anyone NOT run checks when they are so easy to do? GUT is VERY important as ONE piece of the screening process and sometimes it can be the tie breaker but I would NEVER rely on gut alone!

However, the taunts, nightmares, and I told you so's from all the vets on this site (especially Radar) told me I had to do more checks. Me, the 28 year old know it all did the credit check just to prove everyone wrong. Found out, 5 delinguent accounts and 3 collections. Did more research and goldenboy has been arrested 4x and been to prison once for burglary. Needless to say, I called them and told them based on the information collected on their application and discussion with partners, they do not meet our policy standards (even though i own it myself).

This site saves a lot of money if you listen and not be stubborn like me or used to be. I have been brought down to reality after this week. Thanks for everything you do!

I've never had a single person call me for an explaination after checking that box. A lier knows he/she is a lier.

I can confirm that the application process is both SIMPLE and VERY FAST. IF you follow the instructions!!

At 10:50 this morning I faxed over 1 deed, 1 closing statement, 2 applications, 2 trade references, and the agreement. At 12:17PM I was completely set up with an account. If you ask me, that is BLISTERING fast customer service.

We will still have to be "inspected", but we just passed an Experian inspection 3 months ago, and it was no problem at all.

If you need instant credit reports, you should absolutely sign up RIGHT HERE!! I no longer have to fax in info to the local agency and wait by the fax machine.. sometimes for hours.. For a response.

Thanks Jeffrey, for the excellent service!!

Sean

1. Computer with password protection.

2. Locked file cabinet, even better in a locked closet.

3. Paper shredder

4. Proof that you had a need (rental application)

5. They took a picture of his house.

Thats all there was to it, simple.

None are as efficient, quick, reliable, cost-efficient, and easy to use as this one. I ONLY use the MrLandlord Credit Checks services now and I would wholeheartedly recommend them.

I have a lot of gratitude for this place, and don't stop often enough to say "thank you, Jeffrey."

I am fighting a bit of vacancy at the 48 unit, and it can be a tough market.. Surrounded by similar units, all with vacancies.

PM was holding an open house today / this evening. She calls at 6:39pm. "I have a good one, can you run credit for me?" Sure, gimme two seconds here.. OK, "Name, DOB, SS#, Last address". OK.. This should only take a few... "Tell Barbara welcome to her new home."

That fast, I was able to approve a new resident. I'll do a bit more checking before signing the rental agreement, but this unit is 99.9% filled just on the info contained in the credit report.

When I think about all the tools I use daily in this business, the one tool that always stands out is the INSTANT credit reports. I used to have to FAX in an application to our local credit agency, then wait, sometimes for up to three days (if submitted after hours on Friday) for a response.

Tenants DO NOT wait 3 days to find out if they are approved. They either move on to the next complex that can give them an answer right now, or to the un-suspecting landlord who doesn't even check.

I would STRONGLY suggest to any newbies out there that are not already signed up for this service to do so NOW. It looks daunting and intimidating at first, but the requirements are quite simple, and all the "inspection" stuff is easy to comply with. IMHO, this is a MUST HAVE tool.

My personal Thanks again, Mr. Taylor. You just enabled me to fill another vacancy that might have gotten away from me were it not for the blistering fast credit reports offered here.

Sean

first property application this weekend, as I understand your requirements...I need proof of ownership, anpplication at said property, a shredder, a locking file cabinet and a computer with password protection.

Once I faxed that in, I received an e-mail stating that everything was in order, and that I would be contacted to schedule the inspection. It is all set for Monday morning. The woman was very pleasant on the phone and said the whole process would take 15-30 minutes. And she answered my question..You can have the files locked in a small fire safe box, no filing cabinet is required.

In fact, it can be argued that for someone with just one rental, it is FAR MORE IMPORTANT thay you not make a costly mistake in resident selection. An owner with several rentals who makes one mistake and selects the wrong resident will at least have money still coming in from other rentals to help compensate for lack of money coming from a non-paying resident or to help cover the cost of one resident who damages the house.

If you indeed only have ONE place, and no money coming in because you selected one wrong resident, this situation can create tremendous hardship and stress for the single rental owner and is what is causing many landlords, especially in the current economic market to lose their only rental house. Yes, I think it's worth $59 to know as much about a prospective resident as possible before making your selection. Besides with just a couple of application fees paid to you from applicants, you will have most of that money back anyway.

And another inspection? And how long does it take for someone to come out and actually do the inspection?

"One way to find an ex-tenant who skipped out is through a Social Security Search, something that the tenant screening company can do for about five dollars. That is a report that lists every address attached to a particular social security number since it was issued and is public record..."

Only had one problem in the last three years after a long period of inactivity. They resolved it in a couple of hours.

I use and recommend the one associated here with this MrLandlord.com. Just click on the yellow "Credit Checks" box above. It takes a little work to get set up -- but it really is fairly easy and quick and, after the initial inspection fee, is only $10 to run reports ($15 with state eviction checks).