Background Screener

About the Company

As the leading end-to-end investment platform for single-family rental homes (SFR), our mission is to reinvent the rental housing ecosystem for the benefit of all. We merge passion for helping investors build wealth through real estate with cutting-edge technology. With a team of 750+ employees, we closed a $240 million Series E in 2022 and have offices in the Bay Area and New York City. Recent acquisitions include Stessa, RentPrep, and Mynd, and in 2025, we took an ownership stake in Casago to expand into short-term rental services.

RentPrep is a national tenant screening company with 17 years of experience providing accurate, reliable background checks. Based in Buffalo, NY, we are a technology-driven, e-commerce company focused on helping clients protect their communities and investments.

About the Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a field typically inaccessible to most—ideal for those interested in law enforcement, private investigation, or community safety. You’ll directly contribute to client trust and community safety while working in a culture of empowerment with minimal micromanagement.

Responsibilities

• Process comprehensive tenant and applicant background checks, including criminal, credit, evictions, and more.
• Review results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Communicate results professionally with clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies or complex cases.
• Identify opportunities to improve screening processes, workflows, and turnaround times.
• Support nights and weekend coverage as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent phone and people skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Must be located or willing to travel daily to 1821 Como Park Blvd, Lancaster, NY 14086 (onsite position).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; H1-B visa sponsorship is not available.

Pay

$19.00 per hour. Compensation is based on several factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k program.
• Wellness and home office/cell phone subsidies.
• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance.