I would severely limit my prospective tenant pool by implementing a restriction.

I've also had prospective customers tell me if I don't provide something free or do un permitted work they'll write a bad review.

I'm not sure how this would fly today but years ago a friend with a large, profitable Section 8 inventory used to drive to the prospective tenant's house to see how they kept their current place before entering into a lease.

Your goal should be to prevent and deter liability first and foremost.

FB marketplace is also a great avenue for prospective renters.

I started prospecting the interior around 2 years ago.

That said, requiring a full Zillow application (including background and credit checks) before even seeing the property might be a bit much for some renters and could deter solid candidates who aren’t ready to commit that early.One approach I’ve found effective is using a quick pre-screening form with just basic info like income, move-in timeline, pets, and any deal breakers before offering a showing.

Not sure how to feel about these prospects. 

Make sure you have the tenant, or prospective tenant pay for the background/credit check. 

The gc should also get some cameras up as well to help deter them from robbing the contractors and the house itself.For a 2.3 million dollar home, I'm guessing the gc is making some decent money.