One way to interpret the data is that high household debt indicates negative pressure and an inability for people to pay their other obligations.Mortgage is the 3rd most popular form of debt.

However,when they count is it per person or for the household?

You will have to report your income along with your dad's and this will increase the amount of rent your household pays.  

-Smokers welcome, but any stains on paint that need painted over come out of the security deposit.Tenant screening requirements-Landlord references required-At least 1800/month in verifiable household income.-90 days work history required.

They told me that they do pull credit reports when in reality  it is only a small part of a larger comprehensive report.

Most people looking for a 4 br are doing so because of the number of people in the household.  

Demographically, we also have millennials start to hit the age of household formation, which is putting pressure on the starter home side. 

Regardless of whether you're going with an agent or an actual TK provider, I'd recommend that you request a comprehensive list of what the rehab process included.

A good RE agent should know precisely how to answer this.A good listing agent should have a comprehensive marketing plan.

If the household income is sufficient to meet your minimum criteria to rent, without counting the income you consider dubiously documented, then I would go forward with the leasing up.