Newsletters
Rental Research publishes an informative newsletter specifically for our customers entitled, “The Shield”. This newsletter is full of articles related directly to the rental housing community. As a new subscriber, you will be notified of all future publications via e-mail. Click here to subscribe

Click on the links below to view previous Rental Research Newsletters:
The Shield, Volume 3 - New!
The Shield, Volume 2
The Shield, Volume 1

Articles Increased Evictions Equal Tougher Resident Screening Resource Guide for Victims of identity Theft Sex Offender Babysitting Service Sex Offender moving to Minnesota avoid public scrutiny State unsure how many sex offenders live in nursing homes On the Loose California Looses Sex Offenders Gang Commandeers Public Housing Properly Identifying Your Applicants Resident Screening as a Sales Tool

Links 1. Click here to review the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 2. Click here for information on the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 3. For Public Housing Authorities: click here for the Public Housing Occupancy Guidebook (June, 2003). Specific applicant screening criteria within the guidebook are found on pages 41-42 (“Rejecting an Application for Public Housing”). 4. For Public Housing Authorities: click here for HUD's Multifamily Industry Resource Page. 5. The Minnesota Office of the Legilative Auditor recently published an evaluation report entitled, "Community Supervision of Sex Offenders". This report recommends improvements in supervision, treatment, and housing for sex offenders living in Minnesota communities - a valuable tool even for those who reside outside the state of Minnesota. Click to view either the summary or the full report. 6. Click here for a current list of the FBI - Most Wanted Terrorists 7. Click here to register for a FREE ID checklist.

Training Resources Rental Research Services wants you to get the maximum benefit possible from using our service. In order to make sure that you receive all of the information available, and then properly interpret it, we have developed extensive training tools for you. Once you start using our Instant Inquiry you will see how easy the reporting format is to read. There are 3 levels of training available

1. Online Sample Reports: These are an excellent way to see what you will be receiving when you order an online report, and they are available to view whenever you wish. By going through the sample reports, you can become familiar with the layout of the reports, and see what type of information to expect: Sample Instant Inquiry Sample Verified Completion Report (VCR)

2. PowerPoint Presentation: This is available on compact disc (CD) and will normally be mailed out to new clients with their welcome package. The presentation leads you through all the steps necessary to view and understand the Instant Inquiry report, and gives you the option to view the online sample Instant Inquiry at the end of the presentation.

3. In-Person Training: Available for larger organizations, this training is best held when all of your people that conduct screening can meet at one time. This is available by special arrangement only, and we will make every attempt to conduct this when we are in your area of the country. For training visits desired at other times, additional charges may apply.