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Fake move-in packages are proliferating on social media platforms like Reddit, TikTok, and Facebook, luring would-be renters into purchasing identities and “application bundles” that promise quick access to new housing. Despite their hype and claims of being “legal,” these products are a form of fraud and pose real risks for both property managers and renters. How Fake Move-In Packages Work These packages often include falsified pay stubs, employment verification, fabricated credit reports, or even stolen or synthetic identities. Vendors operate in plain sight on social platforms, advertising “guaranteed approval” for rental applications. Some... Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says consumers have lost millions to rental scams and that people ages 18-29 were three times more likely to report losing money than...
For rental housing providers, artificial intelligence has become both a challenge and a solution. Fraud in rental applications isn’t new, but the technology powering...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Student loan delinquencies among renters more than doubled between January and May 2025, jumping from 14.5% to 31.4%, according to TransUnion. Millions of...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just issued a major update on criminal-record screening and rolled back several prior guidance documents. This...
Finding reliable tenants is the key to successful property management. But how can you be confident that tenants will pay their rent on time and will not do damage to your rental property? You can’t trust your intuition or cross your fingers when you sign a lease with a tenant. Without careful screening, you may have to eventually contend with tenants who don’t uphold their lease obligations. Here’s how to safeguard your property and financial interests from deadbeat tenants: 1. Thorough tenant screening Implement a robust screening process: An immediate, comprehensive landlord credit check will help shield your real estate assets against deadbeat tenants, expensive eviction costs... Read more
Do you have to be lucky to find a great tenant? Not if you take a proactive approach to tenant selection by defining your requirements. Signing a great tenant...
Verified renters—who have undergone formal identity, credit, and income verification—deliver substantial financial and operational benefits for landlords and...
Many in multifamily believe basic screening is enough—but that’s a myth. Verification goes beyond checking boxes and protects properties from costly fraud and...
Fraud is no longer hiding in the shadows. It’s being taught and sold in plain sight — sometimes with hashtags and tutorial videos. Across the multifamily housing...
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