Negotiating rent for the right tenant

[Colleen F.]

I have had a number of people look at a current rental and the ones that apply have been rejected so far. They are really borderline candidates, not terrible but with a couple of items put together smoker no rental history well they just weren't strong. I did have two candidates that looked good , one in particular that did not apply but I see is posting that they are looking for a place with slightly less rent. Would you follow up and feel them out on a negotiation? How would you do it? I know the post is her as it is a small area and she is a woman veteran with two kids and the details match. She wants to stay in this town. I liked this candidate and she suggested during the time she was there that she could mow the lawn (which is currently included due to no storage for lawn mower). I was thinking of suggesting less rent for lawn mowing on this and the adjacent property as we have a ride on mower. Since she only came not long ago I could just followup with an old email or call back which I normally don't do. I can wait for another candidate and the price would be better but I am tired of the nit wits,I think she would be a good candidate if interested, and moneywise if we she will mow I think I am about the same.