Tenant screening & background checks
Most services deliver a stack of data and leave you to interpret it. Phoenix Street Realty combines certified reports with manual verification—calls, questions, and fraud checks—so you can make calm, confident decisions about who lives in your property.
Designed for
We operate quietly, professionally, and with the same level of detail you put into the property itself.
Screening options
Whether you are vetting a single applicant or screening across a small portfolio, each option is designed to give you a complete, human-readable picture—never just a score.
Standard
Standard screening
For straightforward units and first-time landlords.
Ideal when you need a clean, compliant baseline on a single applicant.
Premium
Premium screening
For owners who want deeper verification.
Perfect when the property is high-value, the rent is premium, or you have any hesitation at all.
Portfolio
Portfolio & multi-unit
For recurring screening and multiple units.
Built for owners and small managers who want a steady, reliable process instead of one-off decisions.
How it works
The flow is built to be fast, thorough, and respectful of both your time and the applicant’s.
01
Share the unit
You tell us about the property, rent, timing, and what you are hoping to avoid or protect.
02
Applicant consent
Your applicant receives a secure link to provide consent and the information we need to screen.
03
Reports & verification
We pull background, credit, and eviction data, then verify employment, income, and landlord history.
04
Report & support
You receive a clear report with context and risk notes. You make the final decision—never us.
Why Phoenix Street Realty
We do not reduce applicants to a single score. We look at how their records, documents, and references line up—and where they do not. That includes spotting fake employers, mismatched landlord numbers, and documents that do not feel right.
What you can expect from us
Landlords on screening
These are paraphrased reflections from the types of clients we screen for—individual landlords and small portfolio owners who want clear answers, not just data dumps.
Small portfolio owner
“Having someone actually call employers and past landlords changed everything. The report made it obvious which applicants were aligned with how I run my buildings.”
First-time landlord
“They walked me through the report and helped me understand what actually mattered. It felt calm and thorough, not scary.”
Repeat client
“I use them for every vacancy now. The consistency and documentation make me comfortable saying yes or no quickly.”
Questions, answered
A quick overview of timing, what is included, and how our work fits into your existing application flow.
Question
Can I use your tenant screening for just one unit?
Yes. Many of our clients are owners with a single unit or a small number of rentals who still want a high bar for who they hand the keys to.
Question
How does this fit into my current application process?
You can continue to collect applications as you normally do. When you have a candidate you want to screen, we step in to handle the verification and reporting, then hand back clear results you can act on.
Question
Do you offer pricing for multiple units or recurring screening?
Yes. If you have multiple units or ongoing screening needs, we can structure a portfolio-friendly rhythm so each new applicant flows through the same calm, consistent process.
Question
How is your tenant screening different from a basic online background check?
Most low-cost services simply pull records and hand you a raw report. We combine certified screening data with manual verification—calling employers and landlords, reviewing documents, and flagging inconsistencies—so you receive a clear view of who is applying, not just a PDF of results.
Question
How quickly will I receive results?
Turnaround time depends on the responsiveness of employers and landlords, but many screenings can be completed within 24–72 hours. We keep you updated so you are never wondering where things stand.
Question
Can you help me interpret the report and make a decision?
Yes. Along with the report, we provide clear context and a risk summary. We do not make the decision for you, but we do explain what we are seeing so that your choice is informed, calm, and defensible.
Next step
A short note is enough to begin. Let us know about the property, your ideal tenant profile, and how quickly you need to move. We will respond personally with a clear next step.
Or email us at phoenixstreetrealty@gmail.com.