A young potential tenant (college dropout I believe in early 20s) has applied and has excellent credit score and credit check but the credit history is just a year long or so.

Read below our standard advice when evaluating PMC's:In our experience, the #1 mistake landlords make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.

I'd opt for 3 month's vacancy over a poor tenant selection. 

My property manager does an excellent job and allows me to separate myself from any personal relationships with a tenant which is something I personally think is mandatory for all landlords.Don't beat yourself up for having a good heart and since you know this about yourself, put things in place to manage your business affairs.

In our experience, the #1 mistake landlords make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.

Your manager should want to do their job well and be dedicated to maintaining excellent standards. 

Excellent credit score.Thanks a lot!

The potential tenants are aware that I'm the PM and neighbor.Rent: $1,600Tenant 1: a few years about of school, excellent previous landlord references, two jobs, seemed clean cut and put together, Gross Income to half / full rent: 6.77x Half Rent / 3.3x Full RentVolunteered dad (well qualified cosigner) who agreed to be cosigner and passed all screens.Tenant 2: Similar life status and feel as Tenant 1, lives with parents (no rental history), toured apartment with his mom, Gross Income to half / full rent - 3.6x Half Rent / 1.83x Full Rent.Would you require a cosigner for tenant 2 or is tenant 1's dad enough when combined with both incomes?

In our experience, the #1 mistake landlords make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.

Hi All,Looking for recommendations for selecting a lock that works best for rentals to allow contractors in with one time pass codes .How do you all handle the security aspect with remote BRRR.