As a novice landlord, I was always advised to ask for tenant references when screening applicants.  I joined different sites, received a couple of references, and grew as a landlord. Now, I no longer ask for or even bother with tenant references.   5 Reasons Not to Worry about Tenant References 1. Landlords are restricted by law on what they can say about their tenants - In some states and areas, landlords can only say certain … [Read more...]