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be honest about the # of rooms. dont mention the square footage, but show pictures that will give the viewer an idea. if you give an exact square footage it might sound too small for them even tho in person the layout might appear bigger than the square footage.

always mention the nearest public transportation, whether or not you allow pets, or pets upon approval type of thing.

mention the neighborhood amenities, but dont go overboard, i.e. dont say there's 5 bars within walking distance, etc, just say restaurants, bars, shops within walking distance.

never allow section 8 tenants, remember it's also illegal unless you are in a dwelling with less than 3 units to say NO PROGRAMS i.e. SECTION 8. granted the program helps many people, but it also destroys neighborhoods. the only plus about section 8 is that you are guaranteed a big part of the rent (and you can even jack the rent a little higher than what it would be market rate)... it's only good if you are an absentee landlord and dont mind your neighbors getting pissed at you.

im not a fan of landlords who base things on credit checks, i think references and previous landlords testimony are better, but then you might get a glowing rec from a previous landlord who just wants the tenant out, so who knows.

do not snoop in their bank accounts. dont ask for bank statements if you are just renting a studio or 1 bedroom in a crappy area.

meet a couple of people interested and just get a general feel. remember, the Vibe you get off someone is 10x more accurate and important than anything a credit report or bank statement can say.

*bfly*