For both the applicant(s) and a co-signer, you want to understand their habits...financial, employment, legal, character, etc., as Bad habits in one area typically carry over to other areas, and will land you a poor Tenant (or co-signer) choice.

This works well for me but one thing to note about this process is you absolutely need to know your local and state laws very well so that you don’t break any rules or run the risk of being accused of discrimination, because you will be turning people down and should have a legit, legal reason not just that you don’t like them.

BP has some and also you can use Legal Templates to create one.

If you contract is free to come with you, that would be the best approach. 

It may also help keep the litigation target off your back.As always, check with your competent legal counsel--not all attorneys speak fluent "trust function and formation".

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Is it a legal 3-family on the city card?

Time the Sale Strategically: Selling the property in a year when your income is lower can place you in a lower capital gains tax bracket, reducing the tax rate on your gains.8.Deduct Selling Expenses: Costs associated with selling the property, such as real estate commissions, legal fees, and advertising expenses, can be deducted from your sales price, thereby reducing your taxable gain.9. 

Find the ones that can do it, and it also helps if you have separate contracts for the lease and the option. 

If you have unpermitted renovations and have it under contract to a buyer, they are going to drop the deal.4.