I like Seth Godin's (altMBA) approach where there are application, experience, and qualification requirements. 

That said, tenants sometimes push for alternative solutions, as in your case.Here’s what I’d suggest:Broaden Your Marketing ApproachFebruary and March can be slow months for leasing in family-oriented communities, but it’s not impossible.

For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.

However, you have to invest in specific communities where they are encouraging development.

I suppose I'll just wait until I find a good applicant and be grateful I won't have a vacancy this time next year. 

But it is very much applicable to single family rental and residential units simply by getting bridge financing and a post transfer cash out refi.

They are currently 10 weeks, and required before you can make a permit application for a house. 

The city made me conform to their exact permit application process which was burdensome and frustrating.

We add up the scores and get a total score that reflects the level of risk the applicant presents.

Here’s an example of what I've used if they don't qualify based on what's on application.