long distance applicants

[Tom R.]

I just received an inquiry to rent my house. The thing is the applicant is from over 130 miles away so he must be starting a new job. He claims to have a 600 credit core and make $100K. One of my rules is to require 6 months at their current job because this is the standard probationary period for the major employers in the area. But I'm thinking of waving the rule if everything else checks out. What would you do in this situation?

[Rich N.]

besides checking the financials, I like to meet my perspective tenants.  Are they willing to meet first or taking the unit in blind faithful.  Obviously if its faith, NO WAY !

Also, be careful of the scam where they send you a larger check and you deduct the monies and return the rest.....BOOM their check bounces and they already have your cash too,