Originally posted by Deborah Burian:... she pulls it back and sweetly says "if you want me and my children living out on the street, I guess that's the Lord's will. " ...They're so religious except when it comes to paying their rent ...And it's not the Lord's will - it's their own lack of will in paying the rent ...

Even at regular rates it is almost a loss leader business where you have to do volume just to make a little coin. 

certain types of housing operated by religious organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to their own members, and

Have you thought about calling local religious faculties and asking them if you post on their boards

Mentors, community leaders, churches and outreach programs are all good resources. 

I didn't go through anything.I specifically explained to the leader of this group of young working-professional tenants (who is amazingly, a young realtor) that the county we live in only permits up to 4 unrelated people to live in a house, and that I was allowing 5 because it was ok with the county, since 2 of them are related by blood.

I been religiously listening to Josh and Brandon's podcast they are great I'm always able to get a ton of information from there interviews.

Hey Dan section 8 have new rules now so look into law for section 8 in your area all people are Not bad go on your on instance not here say or what you heard do your judgement be a leader not a follower of other say .David Coleman

I'm now at the point where I have two applicants that can move in for July and I'm having a tough time choosing between two of them.Application 1 (3 related + 1 friend) - application was submitted first ProsPlenty of income to pay - 5x+2 with great credit (>700)work with a friend who gave a good reference1 attended the same religious institution i did so I'm less inclined to think they would mess up the unit which could be naive 1 year of rental history with no issues paying a fairly higher renthigh job security (family business)Conshigher chance of short term rental - I'm basing this on their young age and the fact they could easily decide to move out on their own2 with bad credit (<600)Young - early twentiesbasement will need to be used as an additional bedroompotential parking issues (4 cars)"kiddish" rooms would need to be repaintedApplication 2 (1 adult + 4 kids)Proshigher chance of long term rental (>3 years) - I say this because the last two locations this person stayed for 3 and 4 years only to leave when the houses were soldfit to the house - in that the rooms are decorated "kiddish" now and don't need to be modified at all ie. repainted, etc)paid same rent for over 7 years w/no issuesCons43% of income to rentBad credit (<600)  - I'm told this is the result of issues with the absentee parentI should also say i have a relative who is a lawyer involved in real estate so he's prepared my lease and helped me out with what can be done legally etc.

There are special provisions for associations, religious groups, etc. but you don't need to go there.Just advertise to the military.