Screeniing Self-Employed applicants

[Russ M.]

Fairly new to the RE business and not sure how to handle this one, so I am turning to my new "friends" at BP  :)

Have an apartment opening up and have a potential tenant who has completed the application process.  Yes, I use the BP Smart Move product throught TransUnion.  All looks good except I have no way to verify her employment and/or income as she is self-employed.  She is separating from her husband, so it seems tax returns are no help because they filed jointly last year so income is combined on there.

I am curious as to how others have handled this if they have encountered this situation.  Thanks in advance for any help/advice anyone can provide.  You have all taught me a lot so far and I am grateful.