Episode #129

Modern Leasing Starts with Service: Rethinking Tenant Screening

July 14, 2025 151 views

About This Episode

As the rental housing landscape becomes more competitive and compliance-driven, tenant screening is no longer just a background check. It’s a critical touchpoint that shapes the leasing experience for renters and property managers.
Taylor Lembi, CEO and Founder of Intellirent, joins the podcast to discuss what thoughtful, effective screening practices look like in today’s environment—a partnership rather than a transaction. Further, Taylor explains why industry experience matters, and the importance of providing support that coincides with leasing schedules and continuous improvement from onsite feedback.

About Our Guest

Taylor Lembi is the CEO and Founder of Intellirent. He has been deeply involved in the leasing and real estate industry his entire life, building on a legacy of family real estate investment. Growing up in the Bay Area, a region notoriously affected by tenant fraud and misinformation, Taylor saw the challenges landlords faced in finding qualified tenants amidst a flood of unreliable applications and excessive paperwork.
Motivated by these experiences, Taylor founded Intellirent to provide a solution that transforms the leasing process. Intellirent’s robust tools are designed to save leasing agents and landlords valuable time while reducing fraud risk through advanced screening and verification features. This powerful platform empowers property managers to confidently select the right tenants for their properties.
Today, Taylor and the Intellirent team are excited to share these innovative tools with the world, offering landlords and leasing agents across the country the resources they need to succeed.