help with tenant screening

[Jestin Sorenson]

I just bought a duplex less than a month ago and am trying to rent it out. I have a couple that is moving to the cities and they have a savings. I haven't run their reports yet, but I wanted to get some thoughts before possibly moving forward with them. One will be going to school for her masters and her schooling supposedly covers room and board. They are married. Her husband is in marketing and doesn't have a job lined up. They are willing to pay 3 months rent up front and have cosigners available. So neither will be working when they move down here.

Am I asking for trouble by letting them move in? They seem decent. Does having a cosigner count for much? All of this assuming they pass a credit/background check, but I'd rather not even get their hopes up by letting them fill out an app and wasting their time and money if this isn't a good fit. Thoughts? Is there anything I'm missing? Thanks in advance!