Actually they drove by the property and ran into my boyfriend (complex gated but he was actually out riding his bike) they all started talking he gave them a tour of the condo they loved it. They were told I was doing all the stuff and that I may have already rented it and he knew I had several people lined up. They wrote out a check “to show how serious they were”. Joe really liked them (but he likes everyone and is way too nice), I am going to meet them and their dog tonight (I like very few people and am not that nice), have them fill out an application, do a credit check, and then make a decision.

As a long time renter and dog lover, I will always be open to renting to someone with a “well-behaved” pet. We have told them it will be an extra $500 pet deposit and I will meet the dog (retired police dog).

I chose the monthly rental amount at what i thought was fair, my boyfriend is now hopping up and down that we could get more! I think we are better off getting a good tenant that will stick with us for the long term. i guess I think like a tenant rather than a landlord? As a tenant if my landlord is fair and doesn’t mess with me or raise rent and I like the place I will stay for years and not do anything to make them think about me or consider raising the rent. I know I am probably a little different than most tenants. Hopefully, I am not too naive about this whole thing. That is where I am hoping the application/credit check will confirm.

I like the open house idea, I should have consulted you folks before I posted on craigslist. This group is really a wealth of info!