New Tenant without Job?

[Waleep Alvi]

We've listed a property, and out of our first 3 inquiries, 2 are from people just moving to the area without a job when they get here. One pre-emptively offered 3 months' up-front rent in addition to security deposit, but I'm curious how the more seasoned landlords deal with this situation. How much is enough? Do you just pass on those inquiries/applications?

[Patricia Steiner]

You can't take the risk...chances are the eviction moratorium will be extended and you could have a jobless tenant living for free for some time.  I would keep looking and screening - and encouraging those jobless folks to secure employment first.  

You're running a business. Take care of you and your business first.