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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