According to a RealEstateJournal.com article besides checking credit and backround, there are THREE RED FLAGS every landlord should consider when screening a potential tenant.
The Three Warning Signs are:
1. In a Hurry 2. Please don't call 3. History Gaps
Read the entire article Three Red Flags to Consider When Screening New Tenants which explains each of these warning signs.
RealEstateJournal.com has published another article today about what to do after you graduate when it comes to real estate. This particluar article encourages saving now and buying later. The article gives some advice for the 20 something crowd to help stay on the right track for buying that home. One piece of advice is stay in financial shape! Keep track of those credit cards. Read the entire article Keep Your Financial Footing at 22 So You Can Buy That House at 32 for some more helpful information.
So what is the best option for someone in their 20's getting ready to move out on their own? 
Does it make more sense for them to rent for a few years and save for the future or should they just jump right into a mortgage payment? Well in a RealEstateJournal.com article Is Buying a Home in Your 20's A Step Ahead or the Wrong Move? the benefits of buying a home in your 20's are discussed. One of biggest concerns which 20 years old face is job stability and that could be one of the biggest factors in their decision to buy or rent.
