If you see tenants who are polite and respectful, who wipes off their shoes, and ask relevant questions, it says a lot about their character. The opposite is true too — rude, nitpicking tenants may not be right for you.

You also need to be sure that your application covers all the details it needs to.

You can use many things to further screen potential tenants, from credit checks to professional references to personal ones — and you should definitely take advantage of these areas.