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Landlords: The FTC and CFPB Request Public Comment from You!

Becky Bower April 27, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have united to inspect how background screening can impact American renters, with a particular emphasis on examining the use of criminal and housing court records and tenant screening practices. As part of a whole-of-government effort detailed in the White House’s January 2023 Blueprint, the FTC and CFPB are seeking public comment until March 30, 2023. We urge you to voice your unique industry perspective.

The Ideal Tenant & The Ideal Landlord: A How-To Guide

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Landlords

How to Attract Military Renters & Veterans

If your property is located near a military base, or you want to help those who’ve served our country, then you might benefit from marketing

Becky Bower May 26, 2016

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Landlords

Why Require Renters Insurance

Renters insurance is an important precaution not only for your tenant’s personal belongings, but for your property’s well-being. However, what if your tenants don’t have

Becky Bower May 24, 2016

Free Resources

The Difference Between SSN and TIN (Infographic)

For landlords and real estate agents who work with tenant screening applicants regularly, you are bound to run into people who don’t have a social security

Becky Bower May 19, 2016

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ApplyConnect Updates

State Consumer Notices are Now Included on ApplyConnect®

ApplyConnect® keeps on doling out new worthwhile enhancements, and this one is no different. To protect your real estate business, ApplyConnect® has released state notices

Becky Bower May 17, 2016

Landlords

Save Money by Investing in Landscaping that Lasts

Working on your rental’s landscaping is important to attracting new tenants, but you don’t want to invest too much time and money on your curb

Becky Bower May 12, 2016

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Rental Housing Trends

Consider This: A New Approach to Renting

Renting your property out to college students can be a handful, but also very lucrative. Generally, if they rent long-term, new tenants will need to

Becky Bower May 10, 2016

ApplyConnect Updates

Boost Revenue by Partnering with ApplyConnect®

Increase your monthly revenue stream easily with ApplyConnect®’s amazing partner program. Through our revenue share program, you’ll be able to offer quality tenant screening to

Becky Bower May 5, 2016

Landlords

Prepare your Rental Property for Fire Season

If you live in a dry climate, or somewhere prone to wild fires during Summer, then you know all too well about fire season. While

Becky Bower May 3, 2016

Landlords

How to Deliver Bad News to Tenants

No one likes to give bad news, but with your tenants it’s a delicate art form to avoid potentially losing your clients. Whether you’re selling

Guest Author April 28, 2016

Landlords

Use Apps to Deduct from 2016’s Business Tax Return

Completing your taxes is no easy feat. Getting as many deductions as you can is stressful and time consuming, so give yourself a pat on

Becky Bower April 26, 2016

Landlords

Save by Making your Rental Property Eco-Friendly

With Earth Day around the corner (Friday to be exact), take this opportunity to consider some eco-friendly upgrades you can do to your rental property.

Becky Bower April 21, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

New Rental Housing Legislation Proposed in California

New legislation has been proposed that (if passed) will greatly impact the rental housing industry in California. Keep up to date with new legislation that

Becky Bower April 19, 2016

Landlords

How to Think on Your Feet with Rental Applicants

Let’s face it. Answering questions you’re unprepared for can be an unpleasant experience. No matter if you’re in this situation in your personal life or

Becky Bower April 14, 2016

Tenant Screening

How to Catch Your Applicants Using Fake References

Fake references are nothing new. It’s well known that sometimes applicants, for one reason or another, have their friends or colleagues pose as their landlord

Becky Bower April 12, 2016

Free Resources

5 Questions You Need on Your Rental Application (Video)

Your rental application safeguards your rental property. Alongside background screening, it’s one of the few things that helps you decide if an applicant should live

Becky Bower April 7, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

HUD Bans Using Arrests Records

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance on April 4th, 2016 that is going to require all single-family and multifamily rental

Ryan Green April 4, 2016

ApplyConnect Updates

Find New Tenants Using Custom Advertising Links

Alongside ApplyConnect’s revolutionary tenant screening service, landlords and real estate agents have the opportunity to utilize free tools, like our custom link. ApplyConnect’s custom hyperlink

Becky Bower March 31, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

Proposed Bill Might Evict Millionaires from Section 8 Housing

Late last year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) got into hot water when it was discovered that more than 25,000 over-income families

Becky Bower March 29, 2016

Property Marketing

How to be a Self-Confident Real Estate Agent

Consistently working with self-confidence can be challenging. As a real estate agent you are a sales person which means you will inevitably hear your share

Becky Bower March 22, 2016

Landlords

Tips for a Friendly Rental Application Process

Whether you have first-time millennial applicants or experienced 65+ tenants, making them comfortable with the application process should be a priority. While interested tenants will

Becky Bower March 17, 2016

Property Marketing

How to Handle Online Real Estate Agent Reviews

A bad online review can make a good day turn for the worst. It can easily break a new lead’s interest and leave a bad

Becky Bower March 15, 2016

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Landlords

How to Attract Military Renters & Veterans

If your property is located near a military base, or you want to help those who’ve served our country, then you might benefit from marketing

Becky Bower May 26, 2016

Landlords

Why Require Renters Insurance

Renters insurance is an important precaution not only for your tenant’s personal belongings, but for your property’s well-being. However, what if your tenants don’t have

Becky Bower May 24, 2016

Free Resources

The Difference Between SSN and TIN (Infographic)

For landlords and real estate agents who work with tenant screening applicants regularly, you are bound to run into people who don’t have a social security

Becky Bower May 19, 2016

ApplyConnect Updates

State Consumer Notices are Now Included on ApplyConnect®

ApplyConnect® keeps on doling out new worthwhile enhancements, and this one is no different. To protect your real estate business, ApplyConnect® has released state notices

Becky Bower May 17, 2016

Landlords

Save Money by Investing in Landscaping that Lasts

Working on your rental’s landscaping is important to attracting new tenants, but you don’t want to invest too much time and money on your curb

Becky Bower May 12, 2016

Rental Housing Trends

Consider This: A New Approach to Renting

Renting your property out to college students can be a handful, but also very lucrative. Generally, if they rent long-term, new tenants will need to

Becky Bower May 10, 2016

ApplyConnect Updates

Boost Revenue by Partnering with ApplyConnect®

Increase your monthly revenue stream easily with ApplyConnect®’s amazing partner program. Through our revenue share program, you’ll be able to offer quality tenant screening to

Becky Bower May 5, 2016

Landlords

Prepare your Rental Property for Fire Season

If you live in a dry climate, or somewhere prone to wild fires during Summer, then you know all too well about fire season. While

Becky Bower May 3, 2016

Landlords

How to Deliver Bad News to Tenants

No one likes to give bad news, but with your tenants it’s a delicate art form to avoid potentially losing your clients. Whether you’re selling

Guest Author April 28, 2016

Landlords

Use Apps to Deduct from 2016’s Business Tax Return

Completing your taxes is no easy feat. Getting as many deductions as you can is stressful and time consuming, so give yourself a pat on

Becky Bower April 26, 2016

Landlords

Save by Making your Rental Property Eco-Friendly

With Earth Day around the corner (Friday to be exact), take this opportunity to consider some eco-friendly upgrades you can do to your rental property.

Becky Bower April 21, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

New Rental Housing Legislation Proposed in California

New legislation has been proposed that (if passed) will greatly impact the rental housing industry in California. Keep up to date with new legislation that

Becky Bower April 19, 2016

Landlords

How to Think on Your Feet with Rental Applicants

Let’s face it. Answering questions you’re unprepared for can be an unpleasant experience. No matter if you’re in this situation in your personal life or

Becky Bower April 14, 2016

Tenant Screening

How to Catch Your Applicants Using Fake References

Fake references are nothing new. It’s well known that sometimes applicants, for one reason or another, have their friends or colleagues pose as their landlord

Becky Bower April 12, 2016

Free Resources

5 Questions You Need on Your Rental Application (Video)

Your rental application safeguards your rental property. Alongside background screening, it’s one of the few things that helps you decide if an applicant should live

Becky Bower April 7, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

HUD Bans Using Arrests Records

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance on April 4th, 2016 that is going to require all single-family and multifamily rental

Ryan Green April 4, 2016

ApplyConnect Updates

Find New Tenants Using Custom Advertising Links

Alongside ApplyConnect’s revolutionary tenant screening service, landlords and real estate agents have the opportunity to utilize free tools, like our custom link. ApplyConnect’s custom hyperlink

Becky Bower March 31, 2016

Rental Housing Legislation

Proposed Bill Might Evict Millionaires from Section 8 Housing

Late last year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) got into hot water when it was discovered that more than 25,000 over-income families

Becky Bower March 29, 2016

Property Marketing

How to be a Self-Confident Real Estate Agent

Consistently working with self-confidence can be challenging. As a real estate agent you are a sales person which means you will inevitably hear your share

Becky Bower March 22, 2016

Landlords

Tips for a Friendly Rental Application Process

Whether you have first-time millennial applicants or experienced 65+ tenants, making them comfortable with the application process should be a priority. While interested tenants will

Becky Bower March 17, 2016

Property Marketing

How to Handle Online Real Estate Agent Reviews

A bad online review can make a good day turn for the worst. It can easily break a new lead’s interest and leave a bad

Becky Bower March 15, 2016

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