It's tough as a first time landlord because all you read is you'll get sued for discrimination.But anyone you feel in your gut wouldn't be a good tenant as long as it is not based on protected classes..you're in the clear.And likely folks like this are used to hearing no, so they have already moved on...Just had a minimum qualification applicant recently...was on the fence...said no.Next day a stellar score,3x over required income applied...in!

@Rob Ferdinand unfortunately, NJ is mostly the same way unless you can get a stellar deal in south jersey.

20% down minimum if your credentials are stellar.  800+ credit score, 5+ years of positive net income with existing portfolio. 

Getting $3k on a $680k purchase would not be stellar, but we bought this in 2003, so the purchase price was much lower than current value. 

Assuming you are talking about just a couple disputes, with otherwise stellar credit, I can't see why there would be an issue.  

Don't settle for anything less than stellar. 

National NNN tenants can absorb it for the right location and make up for it with stellar sales.

Mayor debuted, the show presented itself as a lighthearted dig at local politics.

Never rent a property that far in advance unless the applicant is stellar and you really want them.3.

Your meetup is always stellar as well!!