Hello Kyle,When screening applications for the properties that I manage, I always look for:- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent (verified through the employer)- Credit score of 580+- Rental verification with past landlords (no outstanding balances, no late payments, and the property left in acceptable condition)- No history of collections, evictions, or criminal offenses- No overdue debt (except medical debt)I have found this screening standard very helpful when finding tenants who pay on time and treat the property well!

@Jeffery Jones As someone who owns 6 single-family homes under the Section 8 program and runs a property management company that manages over 100 Section 8 properties, I’ve learned a lot about the ins and outs of the program—not just the idealized version often shared on social media.If done correctly, Section 8 can be a great way to diversify a portfolio.

Are you accepting Section 8 or refusing Section 8?..............

Quote from @Eve Favorse: Thanks @Katherine Chinelli, I’m happy to report that my offer was accepted! 

For example, I mention that every adult must pay a $30 application fee, pass my credit/criminal background, make a combined income of 3x the rent, and whether or not the property accepts pets.

So, what if the tenant never accept the mail?

You have to learn what you are willing to accept as not perfect, but good enough. 

A lot of the social media "guru" stuff has gotten me to be an extremely quick skeptic here lately.

When parents employ their minor child, the child is exempt from Social Security and Medicare (aka FICA) - if under 18.

How much is an acceptable fee for doing this?