How to screen an applicant moving from out of state?

[Kazi R.]

I have an applicant who is moving from LA to go to school in Atlanta. I usually require applicant's income to be at least 3 times the rent. She is quitting her job to relocate, but says she has good savings to cover her rent until she finds a job. How do you screen an applicant in this kind of scenario? Do you ask to see bank statements that show significant savings? If not, what are your requirements for such an applicant?