With Autopilot, we handle the application and screening process from start to finish. We filter for qualified applicants so you only review the strongest candidates - while you remain in full control of the final decision.
How Applications Are Collected
After a showing, interested renters receive a secure application link.
Each application includes:
Personal and contact information
Residential history
Employment history
Income documentation
Background questions
Emergency contact information
Government-issued ID
Applicants also complete:
A credit check (soft inquiry - this does not impact their score)
A background check
Screening fee payment
Applications are considered complete once screening and required documentation are submitted.
Screening Standards
Autopilot uses consistent qualification criteria designed to identify strong applicants. Standard screening benchmarks include:
3x income-to-rent ratio (combined household income)
650+ credit score (higher thresholds available upon request)
Clean rental history
No recorded evictions
Verifiable income
Income verification is completed through secure payroll or bank verification tools, or by reviewing uploaded documentation.
Customizing Your Criteria
You may request adjusted criteria before your listing goes live, such as:
Higher minimum credit score
Different income requirements
Pet restrictions
Additional property-specific requirements
All screening criteria must comply with local, state, and federal Fair Housing laws.
How Recommendations Work
Once qualified applications are received:
We review documentation and screening results
We evaluate income, credit, and background details
We compile a recommended applicant or applicant group
You’ll receive an email notification with a summary of the applicant’s key qualifications and our recommendation to help guide your decision.
Your Decision
As the owner, you always make the final decision. At this stage, you can:
Approve the recommended applicant
Request additional clarification
Decline and wait for additional applicants
Timely decisions are important. Strong applicants may continue applying to other properties while waiting.
If an Applicant Does Not Qualify
If an applicant does not meet the screening criteria:
We handle applicant communication
Required adverse action notices are sent when applicable
Screening compliance requirements are followed
You do not need to manage denial communications directly.
After You Approve a Tenant
Once you approve an applicant:
The lease agreement is prepared
You'll review and sign the lease agreement
After you review and sign, the tenant signs and must submit their security deposit
Once all parties have finalized the lease agreement, we distribute the completed lease agreement.