Potential tenants wanting to move in same day

[Sarah Albert]

Hi all,

Every time I list a property, I get at least 1-2 people who contact me and want to move in that afternoon/evening. I always tell them no for a number of reasons, one being that the background check usually takes at least 1 day. Also, it just seems like a red flag to me. Has anyone ever let a tenant move in the same day they contact you? Interested in others’ opinions and stories.