Accepting the wrong tenant can cost thousands in damage and unpaid rent. Watch out for:
• The “Serial Late-Payer” – perfect payment history gaps every few months.
• The “Too-Good-to-Be-True” applicant – offers six months’ rent in cash up front.
• The “Reference Swapper” – personal friends posing as employers.
• The “Credit Ghost” – no credit profile at all, not even inquiries.
• The “Frequent Mover” – more than three addresses in two years.
• The “Repair Procrastinator” – delays move-out inspections, hides damage.
• The “Rule Bender” – constant negotiation on lease clauses.
• The “Silent Sub-Letter” – unexplained extra occupants or pets.
Red flags: inconsistent income docs, rushed viewing, and evasive answers. Use 75land’s built-in background checks and always verify references yourself.