Yes, often.
But some of my best renters were section 8.
My method of interviewing helped me to have good ones.
I always met them at their car to welcome them.
If I smelled cigarette smoke or saw a pile of beer bottles, no go.
Stereo loud, or loud exhaust, nope.
Seemed to work ok.
Very wise.
There’s more to it than that now. I check their social media account and check for “cooperation.”
On the social media account you can often see animals they have that aren’t mentioned on the pre-qual form that I send to everyone. Have to be careful in NYS b/c of the Emotional Support Animal syndrome where everyone has one of them (eye roll).
I had one lady who took a tour of one of my availabilities. Previous homeowner, 30 something, two young kids. Breaking up with father of kids, leaving the house to him (unusual)
Credit score, good. Employed two jobs, no smoking.
First she failed to follow my instruction as to WHERE to park, TWICE. Then I state that ALL residents MUST be at the viewing. She “forgot” to bring her two young boys. They weren’t with her. I can only speculate that they are terrors.
She also started critiquing the unit “I’d put a door here” etc. Umm no.
Also wary of those who are overly enthusiastic. Desperation is a definite NO.
I also do an in home visit to make sure there is no hoarding or unusual damage.