Pros and cons renting unit to potential VA tenants

[Brian C.]

Hi - Looking to hear pros and cons from the community on renting a unit to prospective tenants that are designated disabled veterans with verified monthly income from VA.

I have a MFH in PA with a unit that’s been having slight trouble getting a new tenant since Aug. We’re working with new property mgmt, have lowered rates, but have only gotten two applications (both disabled veterans with monthly income of 1-3k from veteran pension and are deemed legally unfit for work). One has no credit history while the other has an ongoing domestic abuse case.

I have hesitations with the new tenant potentially not meshing well with my other tenants, who have been long term tenants of 3+ years, and potentially not paying rent. I’ve considered holding off, but not having a tenant in 5+ months hurts.

Thanks in advance!