Hi, new landlord question: a self-employed painter applied to one of my properties.

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some direction on next steps and would really appreciate collective guidance from this group.
Here’s a snapshot of my current situation:
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2 single-family homesOne is my former...

Background: 20-year veteran mechanic and business owner. I transitioned from the shop floor to business ownership in 2014, launching a successful small engine sales and service company.Transitioning Professional with ...

Isn't employment history required for w-2 employment typically shorter than 2 yrs?

Originally posted by @Michelle Elsaid:You can verify employment through the employer directly. 

He doesn't run a form tenant screening because he assumes their employer has already vetted them. 

I’ve heard lenders like to see at least two years of employment history, so I’m wondering how that works when you switch employers.

Self employed with more than 2 yrs of LLC history.

Otherwise, this is a beach community (nearby to Hampstead) and most other employers are most likely a short commute to Wilmington.Interested to hear your initial thoughts and thanks!

Obviously, there are expensive coastal markets with virtually no properties that meet the 1% rule, but for the most part, you can find individual deals in most markets that could pencil out.Market-level metrics, like you mention, are more things like employment diversity and landlord-friendly laws.