The agents will see the sign too, but not as many as will harvest the FSBO online ads - after all, they have to get up and out to see a sign, but they can find the online ads while sitting on their butt so it's less effort to harvest online.

I'd wave the screening fee. if they meet everything except income criteria,, then ask for additional security deposit.. paid over 30 to 60 days.. 

When you have not paid the premium.b.

The proximity to the coast or the fire protection of the location (does it have hydrants and paid fire dept) could affect the rate. 

I'm planning to call her employer to confirm and find out what day she gets paid.   

I would suggest looking online to see what's in your area for rent currently though so you can get an idea for the price point and quality of upgrades people expect.

A lot of the articles i read online made it seem as simple as, if you have leftover, use it! 

Paid rent on time so far.

I don't think the bank is going to raise a ruckus about a loan that's paid fully and on time.

The punch list is long, so I estimate I have paid ahead about $20,000 based upon line items yet to be completed.