Would you rent to this tenant?

[Ericka G.]

UnIt: $700 1bd/1ba In B/C area Tenant is in his mid 20s, police officer relocating to area for work Has solid income and paystubs but hasn’t started new job yet, has offer letter. Starts next week No evictions Good vibe/nIce Credit is below 600 One small dog Offered mom as co-signer. She makes six fIgures BUT credIt is also below 600 :( everythIng else Is solId Would you rent to thIs person?

[Greg M.]

I'd want to know why their credit score is below 600. Poor choices 5 years ago and nothing negative since, defaulted student loans, or current unpaid credit cards and utilities. Makes a big difference.