As an owner of an investment property, it is in your best interest to rent it out to tenants of good character and financial standing. Tenants that will pay the rent on time, take good care of the property entrusted to them, live peacefully with their neighbors and will not engage in any unlawful activities that give the neighborhood or your property a bad name. You may also wish to have a long term tenant to ensure that the money to pay your mortgage and other bills will keep flowing in. These are just some of the reasons tenant screening is important before renting out your property. According to various statistical sources, the chances of your property landing in the hands of the