Minimum Tennant Qualifications

[Joe Norman]

Hey all, I've got a duplex in Perry Hall, MD (just outside of Baltimore) that I'm getting ready to rent out.  I am considering managing it myself and I figure I need to set minimum standards for who I will rent to (in terms of credit score, verifiable income, etc.).  Do you all have any hard guidelines you follow?  I'm new to land lording and i want to make sure I start off on the right foot. Thanks in advance for any advice on the subject!