Abstract: A system and method for providing pre-approval of rental units enables a user to select multiple properties for which to apply for pre-approval. The system generates separate screening requests for each selected property based on personal information provided by the user and approval requirements specific to each selected property. The user is screened for each property in accordance with the approval requirements for that corresponding property. A unique identifier for the user is maintained and tracked so that a single credit or background check on the user is performed and results from those checks are used for multiple screening requests for different properties. The screening results are provided to the user along with an approval code for those properties for which the user is approved. A property can utilize the approval code to validate that the user is already approved for that property.