Its very easy to tell a good tenant, for they want stability, and demonstrate that in their daily life in all ways.Does your friend demonstrate he she values stability, or is he she the type to flight and move around in homes, job, relations, etc.

Showing you have done this before and have paid as agreed with references is a great way to foster a belief in your ability and demonstrates you do what you say you will do for the owners who have trusted you.

You have to prove to the insurance company that you're not at fault ... all I want is for them to demonstrate that they are not at fault.  

Any landlord operating in an environment where Fair Housing laws apply should acclimate to the fact that whatever they feel in their gut should count for nothing and (unless they want to be on the wrong end of a discrimination lawsuit) should  have demonstrably zero influence on how rigorously an application is vetted. 

Also, we may require anadditional security deposit and demonstration of good employment history,credit history, and rental history since the time of the crime. 

I am not doing this for asset protection or any other reason - just as a way to demonstrate that I manage properties in addition to our own and to count those hours of activity. 

If she can get that drive, then the idea of house hacking could come naturally or come without as much resistance/strain.If she is a numbers person, perhaps you should generate some growth models to demonstrate what growth deciding to house hack will permit.

Evidence suggesting a courteous person who is generally clean and well kept in appearance, and demonstrates truthfulness, reliability and follow through on and during the application process.At landlord’s discretion, compensating factors such as an additional security deposit or co-signer (guarantor) may be required for qualification if Applicant fails to meet any one of the above requirements.

After that, for the next several months, I believe it's important to demonstrate to them how you are as an owner and manager.  

If the landlord's insurance prohibits certain breeds AND if the landlord demonstrates it cannot obtain comparable other insurance at comparable rates, then it may prohibit that breed, even if it is an otherwise allowed companion animal.