About to rent out my SFH - Next steps

[Sam Faas]

Hi all,

So I ran a background check on a potential candidate and decided on them as the tenants I would like for my rental.  I am wondering about next steps and see if you all have any thoughts that I might be missing.  This is what I was going to do:

1) This week:

Let them know the exact rental amount due before the move in date (next weekend).  How much earlier do you get the certified check from the tenant, or do you accept Zelle/cash from them?    

Fill out a rental application form, so I can get their SSN, DoB and a copy of their D/L.  I already ran their background and credit check through Zillow, and called their references.

Tell them to start shopping for renter's insurance

Send them a copy of the lease so they can review it.

2) Day of move in:

Physically go over to hand keys

Collect the signed copy of the lease and provide them with one.

Go over the move in condition with them.

Anything else I am missing here or should be doing?