# Real Estate Virtual Assistant – Tenant Screening & Verification (Part-Time / As Needed)
I own approximately 20 residential rental units in Louisiana and am looking for an experienced virtual assistant to handle tenant screening and applicant verification whenever I have a vacancy.
**This is not a full-time position. Work will be on an as-needed basis, depending on vacancies.**
I handle all property advertising, initial inquiries, and showings myself. I need someone who can take over the screening process once a prospective tenant expresses interest in applying.
### Responsibilities
- Communicate directly with prospective tenants regarding their applications.
- Collect and review rental applications and supporting documents.
- Review pay stubs and verify applicant income.
- Contact employers to verify employment and income with applicant authorization.
- Contact current and previous landlords to verify rental history and payment records.
- Coordinate authorized credit, background, and eviction-history screening.
- Follow up with applicants for missing documentation.
- Identify inconsistencies or information requiring additional verification.
- Prepare a detailed screening summary for my review.
### Requirements
- Previous experience screening tenants for U.S. residential rental properties.
- Experience verifying employment, income, and rental history.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Comfortable making phone calls to employers, landlords, and applicants.
- Familiarity with U.S. tenant-screening services.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle sensitive applicant information securely and follow applicable screening and fair-housing requirements.
### Position Details
**Type:** Freelance / Part-time / As Needed
**Workload:** Varies depending on vacancies and applications received.
**Compensation:** Open to hourly rates or a fixed price per completed applicant screening.
I will make all final tenant approval decisions. Your responsibility is to complete the administrative verification process and provide an organized report so I can make an informed decision. Duties must remain within applicable Louisiana real estate licensing requirements.
### When Applying
Please answer the following:
1. Have you previously screened rental applicants for U.S. landlords or property management companies?
2. What is your process for verifying employment, income, and rental history?
3. What tenant-screening platforms have you used?
4. What is your hourly rate or price per completed screening?
5. Are you comfortable calling U.S. employers and landlords during Central Time business hours?
**I am specifically looking for someone with tenant-screening experience, not a general virtual assistant who will need extensive training.**
