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Dos and Dont's for Finding Good Tenants

Ask for the tenant's Social Security number, past landlords, W-2 forms and permission for a credit check. You can get complete applications and leases online at ezlandlordforms.com.

Do Make Sure Phone Numbers and People Match

You're often talking to a family member posing as the landlord! Go to whitepages.com to make sure the names and numbers are correct.

Do Go on Nopaytenants.com

Here's where landlords list the name of bum tenants who still owe them money.

Don't Rent to A Tenant Who Can Move in Tomorrow

If they can move in tomorrow, you probably don't want them moving in at all.

Don't Accept Cash or Rent Up Front

Rent paid in advance keeps you away from the property and you won't know what's going on. Rent offered in advance, especially all cash, is always a bad sign.

Don't Rent to a Tenant With a Messy Car

If their car is a mess, that's how they'll care for your property.

Don't Call Their Current Landlord

Current landlords might lie to get rid of a bad tenant. Call the previous landlord because they don't have the same secret mission to get rid of them.