Why is it they want the tape if they don't believe they can be delivered??? 

I generally don't like to leave the potential up to the tenant's imagination so a quick turnaround and showing a fresh unit that is clean and smells like fresh paint is usually my goal. 

I recently raised over a $150k at a McDonald's recently (initially it was $40k and that loan lead to two more, totaling over $150k) be knowledgeable about your market, know your numbers and strategy, pitch, and deliver the results you said you would.

@Jason Farmer Haha I enjoyed your fresh perspective.

Deliver the application to their current resident, look to see what type of vehicle they drive, how well the vehicle is maintained and even if there is trash on the floor of the vehicle will give indication of how they will treat your house/room.  

Is it too late to get a "delivered vacant" clause into the contract?

She's done quite a number of write-ups on the BP blog for beginner investors and seems to have a fresh perspective on the subject.

She's done quite a number of write-ups on the BP blog for beginner investors and has a fresh perspective in this area.

If a tenant does not pay by the first of the month (or next business day), I understand I can hire a constable (@Rob Beland suggests) to deliver a pay or quit notice giving the tenant 14 more days.

Fresh newbie here.