Do not let the cash blind you, stick to your process and if all else checks out just do a  little  more digging on why the credit is what it is, if their explanation makes sense and there is paperwork to support it then go ahead and rent to them.

The admin and contingency were more so for paperwork, filings and even out of pocket expenses by PM, which can be more.

His cost is less than $1000 and does all the state and federal filing paperwork for you.

I either do 3% to represent buyer, flat fee if it's below 70K or 2K flat fee for paperwork. 

THe person who wants the ESA (We allow pets - just not dogs) has the Dr paperwork (their OBGYN), but there is no way the ex is signing off on a 70lb + dog in the apartment they are on the hook for the next several months. 

Assuming your paperwork is done correctly it's a fairly straightforward process. 

@Tim SipowiczIf you're married and your gain does not exceed $500k, you won't need any reporting or paperwork.

Could always ask for property survey and paperwork.

It was painless and I got in done in about 3 weeks with minimal paperwork.

according to the paperwork, these tenants were perfect.