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What Credit Score Do You Need to Rent in 2025? (600–700+ Guide)

Your credit score can determine whether you get approved for an apartment, how much you pay upfront, and even which rental options are available to you. But what credit score is needed to rent an apartment? While some landlords have strict credit requirements, others consider additional factors like income and rental history. This article is everything you need to know to get approved, no matter where your credit stands! What is Credit Score? A credit score is a number that shows how reliable you are when it comes to paying back money. When you're looking to rent a home or apartment, landlords often check your credit score to get an idea of how responsible you are with your finances. A credit score tells landlords if you usually pay your bills on time, how much debt you have, and how well

Apr 08, 2025

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What is Rental Verification? How Landlords Check Rental History

What is Rental Verification? How Landlords Check Rental History

When you're applying for a rental property, your potential landlord wants to know if you're reliable and trustworthy. Enter rental verification! This process helps landlords confirm your rental history, making sure you're someone who pays rent on time, t

Apr 08, 2025
Lease vs Rental Agreement: Key Differences Explained (2025 Guide)

Lease vs Rental Agreement: Key Differences Explained (2025 Guide)

Are you confused about the difference between a lease and rent? Our detailed guide covers every aspect, from contract terms to financial impacts, so that you can choose the best option for your needs.  Whether you're a first-time renter or a seasoned lan

Apr 04, 2025
How to Rent Out a Room in Your House (A Landlord’s Guide to Extra Income)

How to Rent Out a Room in Your House (A Landlord’s Guide to Extra Income)

Renting out a room in your house can open up a valuable stream of extra income while making full use of your property. In this guide, we explain how to rent out a room in your house step by step.  Whether you’re a seasoned landlord or a first-time host

Apr 04, 2025
How to Pass a Background Check for an Apartment (Proven Strategies & Insider Tips)

How to Pass a Background Check for an Apartment (Proven Strategies & Insider Tips)

It is important that tenants learn how to pass a background check on an apartment. It could be intimidating as your credit score, rental history, and even trivial past errors can influence whether or not your application will be approved.  For instance,

Apr 04, 2025
What Is a Portable Tenant Screening Report? (And Should You Use One?)

What Is a Portable Tenant Screening Report? (And Should You Use One?)

According to a TransUnion study, landlords who skip proper tenant screening can face 2-3 times higher eviction rates and thousands in unpaid rent. A portable tenant screening report is the perfect solution! But what is a portable tenant screening report,

Apr 04, 2025
How to Check Your Tenant Screening Report and Get a Copy Proactively

How to Check Your Tenant Screening Report and Get a Copy Proactively

Imagine applying for your dream apartment only to be rejected over a mistake you didn’t even know was on your record. This is more common than you think - 90% of landlords run tenant screenings, and errors appear in thousands of reports every year. Take

Apr 03, 2025
The Three Mistakes In Tenant Screening

The Three Mistakes In Tenant Screening

Every landlord develops their own leasing process based on experience. If you are a new landlord, this is how your initial conversation with the rental applicant might go: Phone call: You: “Hello” Applicant: “Hi, I am calling about your house for

Feb 26, 2025
Credit Monitoring vs. Tenant Screening

Credit Monitoring vs. Tenant Screening

There are numerous credit-monitoring tools available to consumers today helping them manage their credit score, credit history, and monitor fraudulent activity on their credit file. These services are valuable to the consumer but can they help you as a

Feb 26, 2025
Tenant Screening Factors Ranked

Tenant Screening Factors Ranked

A lot of information goes into screening a tenant but what are the key factors that are most important? Tenant screening is not about a great credit score, it’s about determining the renter’s ability to pay rent, to speak the truth and be upfront, a

Feb 26, 2025
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