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How to Pass a Rental Credit Check? A Complete Guide (2025)

It’s easier to rent a home when you know how to pass a rental credit check. This guide breaks it all down, what landlords check, how to boost your profile, and how to stay ahead in the process! What Is a Rental Credit Check? What is Included in a Rental Credit Check? A rental credit check goes far beyond just your credit score. Landlords and property management companies typically review a detailed picture of your financial history to assess your reliability as a tenant. Here’s what is commonly included: Credit Score: Usually a FICO® Score or VantageScore ranging from 300–850. Many landlords look for at least 620–650. Learn more about what credit score is needed to rent an apartment. Full Credit Report: Lists all your credit accounts, balances, and credit limits. Shows your pay

Jun 17, 2025

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How to Spot a Rental Scam? Avoid 10 Common Red Flags

How to Spot a Rental Scam? Avoid 10 Common Red Flags

Knowing how to spot a rental scam is a skill every renter needs before sending money or signing a lease. Scammers use fake listings, push for security deposits before a tour, or ask for wire transfers with no contract in place. Others trick people by copy

Jun 17, 2025
10 Key Questions to Ask a Previous Landlord During Tenant Reference Checks

10 Key Questions to Ask a Previous Landlord During Tenant Reference Checks

Numbers can look good on paper, but a tenant’s true reliability often comes out in conversation with a previous landlord. Knowing the most effective questions to ask a previous landlord allows you to go beyond the basics and assess behavior, responsibil

Jun 11, 2025
Renting Out a House for the First Time - 7 Steps Landlords Do Like a Pro

Renting Out a House for the First Time - 7 Steps Landlords Do Like a Pro

Renting out a house for the first time can feel both exciting and hard. Renting out a house for the first time needs careful planning. You must know the key steps to avoid costly mistakes. One of the first steps is to check your home for needed repairs an

Jun 11, 2025
HUD Criminal Background Check: Requirements, Process & Legal Rights

HUD Criminal Background Check: Requirements, Process & Legal Rights

The HUD criminal background check requirements keep housing safe and fair. These checks help landlords find tenants with risky criminal histories. Knowing what the HUD criminal background check looks at, like how far back does HUD background check goes an

Jun 11, 2025
How Long Does a Rental Application Take to Process Rental Application?

How Long Does a Rental Application Take to Process Rental Application?

Before you apply for a rental, you might wonder, "How long does a rental application take?" The amount of time depends on how thorough the application is, how the landlord uses the information, and the inspections done by other people. The following guide

Jun 11, 2025
How Long Does Tenant Screening Take? A Detailed Timeline

How Long Does Tenant Screening Take? A Detailed Timeline

You’ve found the perfect place, submitted your application, and now you’re stuck wondering: how long does tenant screening take? Although it may seem like a simple check, tenant screening involves multiple steps that impact timing. Let’s explore the

Jun 11, 2025
How to Renew a Lease Agreement: 5 Steps Every Tenant Must Consider

How to Renew a Lease Agreement: 5 Steps Every Tenant Must Consider

With rental rates continuing to climb in 2025, more tenants are choosing to renew a lease agreement rather than move. But lease renewals come with their own rules, timelines, and risks. Before you commit, read our guide to understand your rights, your lan

Jun 11, 2025
California Rental Application Fee (AB 2493) in 2025: Updated Laws & Limits

California Rental Application Fee (AB 2493) in 2025: Updated Laws & Limits

With updated laws and rising costs of living, the California rental application fee remains a hot topic in 2025. State regulations set clear boundaries, but many renters and landlords still misunderstand their rights and obligations. Our guide will break

Jun 04, 2025
12 Rental Property Tax Deductions to Maximize Your Savings in 2025

12 Rental Property Tax Deductions to Maximize Your Savings in 2025

Having a rental property lets you use several rental property tax deductions to cut your taxes. Included in these deductions are property management expenses, repairs, and mortgage interest write-offs for rental properties. You retain more of your rental

Jun 04, 2025
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