Is this the best way to go about it?

[Jessica Young]

My property is up for rent near LSU and I’ve only ever rented to graduate students. 

I have an international applicant this time around that has great references and her PhD letter from the school, but she has a collection. I wish to double the security deposit and approve their application to reduce my risk.

I’ve read about increasing the rents, but I’m not sure I care for that route.

Would simply asking for an increased deposit be best and move forward?

[Deandre P.]

I think the security deposit makes the most sense. I’m not much of a fan of increasing rents for a specific tenant for credit history, etc.