Tenant Screening

[Alan L. Weeks]

I have rental applications from 3 college students to rent a condo I own.  They are going to need a co-signer(s) and I am wondering what the generally accepted practice is for credit/background checks and co-signers?  I'm planning to do credit/background checks on the 3 student tenants.  What about the co-signer, should I ask for one or all 3 students to have a co-signer?  Should I do credit checks on the co-signers?  Any advice much appreciated.