Holy cow- it seems as though you could do a background check on your lessee and think you are good to go, but end up with 15 strangers living in your apartment!! 

I will disagree with you on some of your responses whereas yes we take care of families etc but Dan Hueschele  I can quote scripture which backs up my beliefs to how we are to look out for one another family strangers  business widowers homeless the list is endless As I am writing these words a homeless man is sleeping on the sidewalk another one has a blanket wrapped around him walking the streets and yet another one is pushing his cart with his belongings a piece of card board atop which obviously is his shelter My point is if we can help others and we have the capacity Its not man who rewards us for being a good steward with what we've been blessed withBut  God will see to it we are rewarded accordinglyWishing you much success for you and family Words ended D

Yesterday I went crazy and replied this to the 4th inquiry in the day: "If I wanted to discount any stranger sending a message then I would put the low rate up there and the place would be fully booked in 2 minutes for 6 months ahead."

But Frank, what about Game of Thrones, Stranger Things 3, etc.

It is easier to screen than to evict although it is still your smartest option to only offer M2M leases.There is no point in handing over total control of your property to a complete stranger for a one year term.

As a recruiter at  a large staffing firm, I'm no stranger to the background screening process.

Having a stranger approach them and basically rub their nose in their failure - even if it is simply stating that you "know" - you are going to get more doors slammed in your face than grateful sellers. 

In your cash you made a personal loan to a friend/stranger.

Tell everyone you know that you are looking for properties, talk to strangers even..., I have a few friends wholesaling in Florida.

Depends on if you want your money back, and how would you explain to the judge that “I handed over 5K in cash to two strangers while, ‘giving them an offer they can’t refuse’ (in a Chicago 1950’s Gangster accent) “.