Room for rent viewings

[Sharlene Ko]

Hello guys! Starting out and house hacking doing room by room rent. Wanted to ask to those that house hack: Do you have potential roommates view the house/room first before submitting an application form or the other way around? Just asking for security purposes. Thank you!

[Tanner Pile]

@Sharlene Ko

Always get an application first. I usually do a google form that answers the basics before allowing them to view. I also send videos and photos so they get a good idea of what it looks like. Doing viewings too early can be a large waste of your time. 

If they are still interested and I think they are a good fit then I do a background/credit check