Don't fall for that one - you'd be surprised what a single letter on a name or digit on a date of birth can do to a records check - that's an old-school con-man trick and if someone can't remember how to spell their own name or what their birthday is, it's a hard pass for me.Both your applicants are borderline in terms of income with a rent that high.

And from there it's going to be 2 years (of birthday and xmas cards, of semi-annual "just checking in, how's the house going?"

I just visited Maui for the first time to celebrate my birthday in February so seeing your post made me smile :-)I would also suggest that you have a few trusted RE professionals wherever you're investing so that you don't have that fear and less stress.  

Hi Marisa,Worst case scenario drop $300 to $500 on a new (more quiet) A/C and say happy birthday to the upstairs owner.You'll need to know the amp draw and plug type of the old unit and its cooling capacity.

If they take you to jail look for the Bigger Pockets birthday cake I send you... inside is a chisel and hammer. 

Wouldn't it be a radically wild concept to reach out with a monthly newsletter, birthday greeting graphic, holiday text or email, or some other POSITIVE feedback during the life cycle of their residency with you - other than "your rent is late"?

I was hoping to meet you and thank you for helping my wife & I find that restaurant in Scottsdale for her birthday dinner.

Holiday/Birthday Gifts10.)

They chose to buy big flat screen T.V's & spend money on lavish birthday parties for their children then to pay tent on time

@Jaden Adams2 degrees and some trades designations later I’m a few years from “retirement” before my 45th birthday ...because of my real estate holdings.