I agree with the responses above- go with the tenants you know AND do the credit check. 

It is not your responsibility to manage their lives or their finances.

Hi Jeff - I run a dummy ad for a rental on Craigslist in some of the smaller towns in Dane, Columbia and Green counties, just to see what sort of response I get prior to offering on a property.  

Thanks Nicole for your  fast response I’ll start at the meetings great idea 

Thank you look forward to your response. 

@Tereak Sims You will get a better response if you come across as Joe Blow looking to buy a house.

Thank you both for your responses.

I appreciate the responses guys. 

If one causes damage or is responsible for the damage caused to the neighbors' property, it would be expected that the person causing the damage would pay for it. 

@John Warren Thank you for the response.