Your follow-up clarified your query.

I find that furnished is better but this would apply more for corporate tenants who may only be around for a fixed period of time and have stored their own furniture.You may also want to consider a higher security deposit and make sure that you get all the furniture itemized and signed off pre and post the rental period.Let me know if you have any more queries.

When queried, his broker responded to us in gibberish, which we never understood, but it was certainly a red flag.Shortly into our due diligence process, we found the previous property manager.

Personally, I prefer querying my local appraisal district myself, but you will need some basic database skills in access in order to do so.

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I echo Ibrahim S's query, when I look at the table reproduced below does the value assume all utilities paid by the landlord?

I'm certainly not advocating tax fraud, that's the entire reason for my query.

The original query concerned usury.

It's just an SFH so may not be something Najm can help with but have sent a query via the website.

just be careful for scammers. many claim that they decided to lease because they could not sell. they send you an email with queries you see on an application, but they do not own the house. some have asked for deposit mailed to them upfront and they in turn will meet tenant at house for keys. no keys since they do not own house. ask an agent for referrals if they cannot assist your friend with a lease.