Tenant selection decision

[Amy Leonard]

Top school district, B+ property 1824 sq ft 3bed/4bath $1525 rent. 6 apps in 2 days on the market. 2 are top tiered apps a landlords dream, credit in the high 700s, one is selling their house to start KG in our school district, $90k salaries, no pets, job history 7+ years. Both have shared they are hoping to buy a place in the next 1-3 years. 2 are decent apps make in the $60s, credit high 600s, 1-2 yr employment and have both stayed at their current place 5-7 years so seemingly longer term renters. 2 apps disqualified for income. Would you take the top tier and maybe turn over in 12-18 months or take the less attractive for a possible longer term rental? 

[Colleen F.]

Longer term tenants are my preference. People in between houses always break the lease. I would take a tenant with rental history who keeps thier previous place nice.