What to ask personal references

[Eve Mahoney]

I have prospective tenants who have no prior rental history. They live with their parents. I ran a credit check and they have good credit. Their income is low for the property.  

They gave me personal references - friends, family.  What should I ask these personal references?

[Eve Mahoney]

Thank you Steve, those are great questions!  One reference has not called me back yet so if this moves forward I'll use those.

Good tip on not using family, too.