Newbie handyman question

[Leslie Wood]

We have bought 7 properties this year, all rented. Have been using our trusted subcontractors for all repairs.  Was just approached by a handyman who wants us to use him.  There are no license requirements in our state and he is not someone I know personally.  Do you typically have people fill out application and do background check? I do not feel comfortable sending a stranger into occupied units, currently only used him in a vacant unit.