What Counts as Income When Screening Tenants?
Chris and Eli are back with a real-world landlord dilemma: how should you treat rental applicants whose income comes from unemployment, disability, housing vouchers, or other non-W2 sources?
In this episode, we unpack:
Rent-to-income ratios and fair screening practices
How state laws affect your ability to approve or deny
Real-life scenarios with Section 8, unemployment insurance, and co-signers
The legal and ethical considerations landlords must keep in mind
Don’t make assumptions—make informed decisions.
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