First time landlord question

[Jerry L.]

We'll be looking for our first tenants in these next few months using Smartmove. My question is after choosing between a few possible candidates,  do you usually meet them in person to help narrow down the choices? 

Also once I choose the tenant and we work on the Lease agreement, what are my options on rent payment options? I don't want to collect in person. I've been referred to Clear Now, it seems like it would be something I would use but it costs money. Any other options I may have? 

[Malcomb Stapel]

@Jerry L.  If you were going to hire someone to work in your business, would you want to interview them first, or just go off of what the resume says? 

Definitely, meet them in person. You can also request to meet them at their current place of residence. You can bet yours will look very similar too it after they've been in their a few months.