New tenant search

[Kevin Nichols]

I'm closing on my first rental property on Dec. 1. It's a duplex. One of the tenants this month has extended her lease for 1 year, but the other is leaving Nov. 30.

So, what is the best process to vet potential tenants? 

Also, the unit doesn't have a washer/dryer, but has a w/d closet. I thought about purchasing a washer/dryer and installing to incentivize.

I know December is probably the worst month to start the process, but realistically...the vacant unit just needs some general clean up. It appears both tenants were excellent.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Kevin