Find good tenants should be high up on a landlords checklist. At a simple level, the best types of tenants are people who pay your rent in full and on time, take care of your property, and are pleasant to deal with. Different landlords have different preferences when they lease their properties. For example, some people prefer to rent to professional couples because two-income households are less likely to fall behind with the rent. Renting to couples also allows you to check two separate references.
Other people may find that professional tenants tend to move more often because of career changes or progression. They may prefer to let to families, students, older people, or single parents. There are pros and cons associated with letting to any demographic. Much depends on the type of property you have and where it’s located.