Question for those who rent to a lot of students.

[Brian H.]

Hey all,

My area has a decent sized university but also plenty of non-student renters as well.  One thing I have picked up from various books and from this forum is that it is important to have a very thorough screening process.  

My question is this:  

Do those of you that rent to students feel like your application/screening process is a little less "intense" than if you were renting to non-students? Do you feel like a rigourous screening process scares off students or do you stick to your guns on that no matter who it is?  

I know students are generally harder on properties but I didn't know if the intensive screening scares students away.

Thanks!

[Jeff B.]

IMO, regardless of screening, your conclusion is correct "Students are harder on the property"