@Carl Gipson many prospective tenants are flaky in Seattle.

Minimal prospects for short term real estate market improvement.

<just my opinion, you can run your business anyway you want>  I understand you have prospective tenants you want to jump to the front of the line, and its normal to feel that way, but do be careful through this process cause if anyone knew you were considering certain individuals before others, they could accuse you of discrimination.

I am planning to prospect the market within a 2 hour distance from Stockton,  talk to you soon.George

That's been our experience of over 19 years.Screen as you would with any other prospective tenant.  

This is definitely a good idea and everytime I've had a prospective tenant come with a packet similar to what you're talking about, it gave them major bonus points on a first impression.

http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/ca...http://law.onecle.com/california/civil/1710.2.htmlDeath in the rental unitIf a prior occupant of the rental unit died in the unit within the last three years, the owner or the owner’s agent must disclose this fact to a prospective tenant when the tenant offers to rent or lease the unit.

I'm not saying be a slum-lord,I am saying that if you concentrated on the stuff that counts you should be able to sell your prospects on the idea that of they wanted a freshly painted beautiful looking unit, it's going to cost $1200 a month!

I am open to partnerships and assisting prospective investors in doing the groundwork they need.Thanks

Nice area only one vacant of ~60 1/1 unitsmarket rent $850-$925$880 firmFees-->Repairs--->Rentpostlets,padlets,CL ad (photos, building, but specific unit#)screen over phonearrange a group showing for prospective tenantssmartmove.com ($25 app fee(Cash), $15 per additional adult)call 2 previous landlords and employersi must be notified before any service callno unauthorized work(no work for rent)clogged plumbing will be tenants' costinitially month/month least----------> 1st/last/ securitypayment by ach or deposit to bankdue 1st, late afterwards1 day grace$50 late fee after 2nd business day....$5 each day afterno pets/smokingmonthly inspectionmove-in report signedholding deposit prorated if longer than a week....carried over to deposit if lease signedrent history(no evictions, foreclosure on case-by-case)gross income 3x minimumwaterbed----> renter's insurance with me listed for payoutnot fish tanks or containers exceeding 5Galupon vacating: security deposit will be subject to move-out report and pending utilitiesthis will be a trial period, after tenant has a good track record with me then I will commit to a 1yr lease with all adults on lease jointly and severally(no more than 2)Let me know if i have missed anything, and I appreciate all who have taken the time to read this!