Tenant screening is essential to avoid financial problems and bad renters. This article clearly explains a step-by-step process, from setting rental criteria and pre-screening applicants to checking credit, background, and references. It stresses the importance of verifying income, meeting tenants, and following fair housing laws. Helpful tools and software are recommended to make screening faster and safer. The tips are practical and easy to follow. I found this article very useful and clear—it’s a great guide for any landlord who wants to find reliable tenants and protect their property.