Choosing the wrong tenant can cost you thousands in unpaid rent, property damage, and months of stress trying to undo a bad decision. The hard part is that the warning signs aren't always obvious, and a polished application can hide a risky renter.
This checklist walks you through exactly what to verify, what to ask, and what red flags should give you pause, so you can rent with confidence instead of crossing your fingers.
Use it on every applicant and make screening the easiest part of being a landlord.