We are in Denver, our market is a little different than a cashflow market like Cleveland. 

Personally in denver it’s super saturated and hard to rent room due to the amount of supply.

I would still want to screen both of them though, so I am thinking of telling them they must complete the co-applicant section anyway.   

If you are self-managing or using a co-host, this list might also serve as a useful checklist to make sure all the bases are covered.

I live in Colorado and recent legislation has been tenant friendly, making it a challenge for landlords come time the lease ends.

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I househacked in Denver renting out my walk-out basement and it was a better financial decision than to have a long term rental.As for timing, if you were going to rent for a year while you look for a property anyway, I'd keep living at parent's house and look at property aggressively during weekends or weekdays after work.

In retail, you will have co-tenancy and anchor clauses.  

Do they have a co-signer that you can go after if they don't pay up?

Finding a co-signer would help you qualify if they’re an ideal candidate.