Our backgrounds and situations are very diverse but there may be similarities and/or experiences to learn from.

@Nadia Daggett There’s a beautiful duplex that’s been an Airbnb for years in my market that’s been listed based on its income of $55,000 annually for $310,000.

Then you'll need references, and a background check.

My HOA requires a signed lease contract prior to the HOA background check and interview process.  

Hey BP,  My wife and I are looking at a REO that is a beautiful Victorian house that somehow has managed to remain a SFR. 

With your engineering background and interests have you progressed much in this arena during the year time since this particular BB post?

Was rented in less than 3 weeks, because of background checks and showing property will being fixed up.

I just wrote a beautiful piece than for some reason the post disappeared so here we go.

Had it rented twice now, one flaked and found something they liked better and the other lied about his background issues, forgot how flaky renters can be at times :)I would think if your business model was ONLY renting to known illegal immigrants, he may have something to worry about long term but there are tons of immigrants here legally and we're one of those states where there's always a ton of people moving in. 

I don't believe it's morally right for you to keep an applicant's holding deposit if YOU are the one that is making the judgment call on personality especially if they have passed all your other background verification processes.