I just bought an out of town duplex (1 1/2 hours away). I’m in the process of advertising and listed in a local Facebook buy sell and trade. I was getting a lot of inquiries and I would say about 90% who don’t even qualify— bad credit, asking if I will work with them on the deposit... etc. So I decided to try just listing minimum qualifications with the listing as to weed out those who don’t qualify in the first place. Next thing I know I’m being shamed by multiple commentators for having to “steep” criteria and I’m contributing to homelessness in the area and it’s discriminatory criteria . 🙄

 I feel they are pretty standard for the market:

Applicant must have current photo identification and a valid social security number.

Applicant's monthly household income must exceed three times the rent. 

Applicants must receive positive references from all previous landlords for the previous 5 years.

Applicant may not have any evictions or unpaid judgments from previous landlords.

Applicant must exhibit a responsible financial life. Credit score must be a minimum of 600.

A background check will be conducted on all applicants over 18. Applicant’s background must exhibit a pattern of responsibility.

Applicant must be a non-smoker

Is this being unreasonable? I am new to the market but from most options especially those managed by a PM company are comparable to what my criteria is.