The Golden Rule Applies: The best way to handle this is to treat them exactly how you would want to be treated if you were in their shoes.

Ever heard of "The Shoe Shine Rule"? 

Categorize All Income and ExpensesAvoid the “shoe box in February” scenario.

Hospitals don’t vet spouses, and every horror story I’ve seen with travel nurse rentals has come from the non-nurse half of the household.Income can come from either, but verify it.Some landlords rely entirely on the nurse’s contract letter — and that’s fine if they’re the sole payer.But if the spouse is contributing or working remotely, verify their income the same way you normally would.Bottom line:Screen both adults.Base income approval on whoever is actually paying the rent.Use the nurse’s assignment letter as proof of stability, not as a free pass for the spouse.It keeps things fair, consistent, and avoids the “I wish I would’ve screened the partner” headache that way too many landlords talk about.

To avoid solely relying on my realtor's word. 

The sole reason I chose Atlanta as my out of state preference was because of my boots on ground.

With the right info, it can actually be one of the more stable setups you can inherit.Here’s how I’d approach this if I were in your shoes:1.

With all capital supplied, Vance was able to focus solely on managing the project.

Half the people out there are lucky to successfully tie their shoes in the morning much less safely operate a gas stove.

Do you rely solely on the nurse’s contract letter and income, or verify the spouse’s income/employment as well?