If you want lease agreements I can give them to you. You'd just have to print them out. Expect that your house may get destroyed. I would NOT allow pets. You may have a dog who was properly trained, but your renters will not give a shit when their new puppy pisses all over your floors, or their kitty shreds your window blinds. Realize you are renting in a tough economy. My dad rents several houses and a small 6 unit apartment building. As he put it to me, if he did a credit check on all his renters, he wouldn't have any renters. Look at their overall cleanliness and car as others said. Do get references from past landlords, and do call them and ask about your potential renters. If you aren't capable of fixing/repairing problems that will come up, or don't have the time to do it, find qualified plumbers/hvac people ahead of time. I can give you a few references of people in mentor I have used that were given to me by a friend who rents multiple houses in the area.