Real Property Management Simplified
APPLICATION CRITERIA

Rental Criteria & Application Summary
Real Property Management Simplified (RPM Simplified)

Please review the following requirements before scheduling a showing or submitting an application.


Basic Requirements

  • All occupants 18+ must submit a separate application
  • Applications must be complete, accurate, and verifiable
  • Applicants must view the property (or use a verified representative) prior to applying, unless a reasonable accommodation is requested
  • Valid government-issued photo ID required

Income Requirements

  • Minimum 3.0× monthly rent (gross household income)
  • For voucher or assisted applicants: qualification is based on the tenant portion of rent
  • All income must be lawful and verifiable

Required Documentation

Employed applicants:

  • 3 most recent pay stubs
  • 6 months of full bank statements (all pages, all transactions)

Self-employed applicants:

  • 2 years of tax returns and/or 1099s
  • 12 months of full bank statements (all pages, all transactions)

👉 Documents must be complete (no screenshots)


Credit & Financial Criteria

  • Minimum 700 FICO score (if available)
  • No credit / limited credit may be considered with strong financials
  • Recent collections, charge-offs, or unpaid housing debt may result in denial

Rental History

  • Positive, verifiable housing history required
  • Prior unpaid rent or lease violations may result in denial

Screening & Background

  • Screening is performed through a third-party provider
  • Any background review is conducted in compliance with applicable laws and includes individualized assessment

Occupancy Guidelines

  • Standard: 2 persons per bedroom + 1 additional occupant
    (subject to applicable requirements and accommodations)

Pets & Assistance Animals

  • Pets allowed only where permitted by the property
  • All pets must complete screening via PetScreening.com
  • No fees for approved assistance animals

Application Fee

  • Charged per applicant (18+)
  • Will not exceed California legal limits
  • Includes credit, background, and processing costs

Important Notes

  • Applications are processed in the order received once complete
  • Incomplete or unverifiable applications will not be considered
  • Falsified or misleading information is grounds for denial
  • Approval is not guaranteed until all screening is completed

Equal Housing Opportunity

We comply with all fair housing laws and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.