Background Checks Resource

Well, its 2009 now and I guess we will see what this year has in store for us landlords. Surprisingly enough I have done several tenant background checks on some new people applying to lease my rental property. I am wondering if calling the landlords is really that useful?? Do they tell you the truth or do they just tell you what they need to get them to move out if they are not very good tenants. I know I will continue to do a tenant credit check I do them online @  www.instantbackgroundchecks.us I have asked them they think calling references is worthless…