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Ryan Cheung
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Should I accept this tenant?

Ryan Cheung
  • Fort Lee, NJ
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Hello,

I am currently in the process of finding a tenant for my home. We have had one month vacancy while searching for a new tenant, so I am looking to fill the home as soon as possible. A tenant who is interested in the property is offering $200 below my asking price, and his credit is not that great. However, his brother, who will NOT be living in the home, will be a cosigner on the lease, and his credit is good. Although they are offering a lower price than I asked for, should I wait to find a tenant and have another month of vacancy, or should I rent to this tenant who seems somewhat risky for a lower price? Any input would be of great help. Thanks!

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Nicole A.
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  • Baltimore County Maryland and Tampa Florida
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Nicole A.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Baltimore County Maryland and Tampa Florida
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You would run the actual tenant through SmartMove. I would not rent to this tenant. Vacancy is better than a bad and nonpaying tenant.

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