If you are renting property in an area where it is difficult to find renters, you may benefit from considering tenants with less-than-perfect credit histories. If your rental is in a high-demand area, you can afford to be choosier. While it may not be wise to rent to someone with bad credit and a past eviction, you may want to consider an applicant with marginal credit. Details that may be okay to overlook include: No credit history with a good income; long-term debts, such as student loans or medical bills, if they are in good standing; a new job, if the rest of their job history is consistent; or a person who has a good rental history but can't pay the whole deposit at once.