Higher Risk Tenants?

[Steve Burrell]

First post guys!  

My question has to do with higher risk renters.  I recently purchased and improved a property, and listed it for rent.  The response has been very good, with several interested renters.  

The problem I am encountering though, is every single one of them has some kind of red flag.  Bankruptcy, eviction, very low credit score, no SSN#.  

The place has been listed for just over a week.  In anyone's experience, should I hold tight and hope that a more perfect tenant situation arises?  Or should I just ask for first/last/deposit or 6 month lease situation and hope for the best?  Are there red flags here that are more serious than others?

Thanks!

[Ryan Murdock]

An empty unit is better than one occupied by a deadbeat. It's only been a week. Sit tight for now.