@Xin Z.It also depends on your type of property and the characteristics of your market. $25 under market is not a bad place to be to keep a good tenant.There is a housing crisis in Vancouver right now as there is not enough affordable housing. 

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Trustworthiness is probably the most important characteristic to look for in a good partner, especially when money is involved.

In the body of the ad I describe the property, its characteristics, its benefits, the price, and lease term.

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@Mags S.Have you noticed any characteristics about applicants that indicate they will be either good or bad?

The Resident Characteristics Report summarizes general information about households who reside in Public Housing, or who receive Section 8 assistance.

Sure, but I was suggesting that if that behavior bothered him enough, he could screen for that characteristic and thus have less of that behavior.

@Kimberly TI checked my NOLO  Every Landlord's Legal Guide, and this is what it said:...The courts in California have construed the Unruh Act to forbid all discrimination on the basis of one's personal characteristic or trait.Even if you live in a state that does not specifically outlaw arbitrary discrimination, there is a very strong practical reason why you should not engage in arbitrary discrimination-- for example, based on obesity, occupation, or style of dress.  

Which group has the characteristics that better match your investment goals and strategy?