New landlord...3X rent as salary requirement...too high?

[Bob Houston]

SFR is in the Dallas TX area which is a red hot market right now. Rents have increased a lot over the last few years.

I am concerned that requiring 3X rent as a monthly salary may be unrealistic.

- it is a 3 br, 1.5 bath, 1 car garage in 75126

- rent is $1350/math

Input?

[Jordan Moorhead]

I always ask 3x rent regardless of the area or rent.

I don’t feel comfortable renting to someone that doesn’t meet those requirements. Not just for my purpose but I also try to not let them make bad decisions.