Almost all my tenants, I didn’t call previous LL nor employer other than credit check, their documents, and research. They did have good jobs and incomes. 8 out of 10 all tenants were a blessing. However, one single (780) from CA, who red flag was there, and I had desire to help and thinking it would work for me also. It turned out horrible; she had money but being mentally (not obvious at first), alcoholic and maybe substance .. maybe after her husband dead .. sadly for her and unfortunate for me. --104.28.xx.xxx

Home visits for all. Under if they live out of state that would be nearly impossible. Even with a home visit you may not detect any substance abuse. --172.59.xxx.xx

I would have never guessed. But an in home visit would have saved me. She always paid. I kept her deposit and ate the repair costs myself. Mental illness isn’t always obvious. --24.236.xx.xx

Home visits for everyone. There are high caliber applicants with trashed houses. If they live too far away and I can’t I’m home visit, I just charge a double deposit and put them on MTM. If they don’t go for that, then on to the next one. --24.152.xxx.xx

After a bad experience and the property is out of state, I have 2 exterior cameras (front and back) experiences so that I can be aware any extra person occupying etc. --104.28.xxx.xxx

They don't object because they know their home and their application will pass. --76.178.xxx.xxx

No, credit score & amount of income aren't yet protected classes - but the is not what they will be thinking of if they accuse you. --71.82.xxx.x

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Thanks for the tips, Sid --104.28.xx.xxx

I don't remember when the home visit was introduced, by Brad but it saves you oodles of problems in accepting someone who is a slob - a liar or both, I ask to see the bathtub, from there you can quickly count toothbrushes and observe the condition of the toilet with just a glance. in the kitchen are the roaches all snoozing comfortably on the backsplash in the sun withs sunscreen? or are they drifting in and out of the cupboards where crumbs and jelly keep those little friends appetite satisfied? in 2 weeks your place will be infested with slobitis, how about the greasy drippings from the stove? do they clean that floor? sofa all torn up from fido and friends at animal planet fitness living room gymnasium? does the house smell like a dogs favorite chew toy? any ash trays in view? I think you gt the idea you would never accept a glass of iced tea from that house.... Next batter please! --184.59.xxx.xx

I know one is going to catch me someday but what can you do? The best tenant can go sour for any number of reasons. --173.28.xx.xxx

Even if you can't go to their home ( or don't want to) , do a drive by or use google maps to show you what the outside looks like. The outside is a reflection of the inside. No neat freak has a couch on their front lawn. --68.191.xx.xx

A Skunk cant smell its own hole. (house) --69.130.xxx.xxx

BRAD --73.103.xxx.xxx

What could possibly be to have much notice? He is an active marine with a gf. I’m not sure this has to do with a dog. He advised and wanted a dog at some point; we open to so --104.28.xx.xxx

BRAD --73.103.xxx.xxx

I really wish you would heed some of the advice here but everyone runs thier business differently. --73.230.xxx.xx

She mentioned she had guinea pigs which was a red flag for me. I said that I needed to come in for a visit. She balked and ghosted me. I had driven by the place they are at and looked outside. Blinds messed up in one window from the cat most likely. I never did see inside because they DQ'd themselves. --107.147.xx.xx

Coleen - sad to alert you when a prospect is already telling you how to run your business you will dodge a bullet by following Nancy reagans message - just say no. This tenant will not be co-operative and now you know who would run the show if they were to given keys from a lousy manager - maybe that is what you should do is hire a manager - or marry this tenant, a divorce would leave you in better condition than a few of the prospects you have described and you can get rid of them quicker too.... --184.59.xxx.xx

There is good advice on here. --73.190.xxx.xxx

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Everyone must get the home visit before lease signing. Just made a home visit last week to an approved tenant. Worked out good, met the dog that is crate trained. Clean house. You will find out what your place will look like in 6 months. --199.200.xx.xxx

These are YOUR standards - and they exist to protect YOU --24.101.xxx.xxx