Applicant screening process in C-D areas

[Lesley Resnick]

I have a triplex in a c-d area (rent 700 for a 2/1) and I was wondering how others are screening tenants.  I am using a paid background check and call employer, current landlord.  I am requiring they make 2100 a month to even qualify.

I am regularly finding:

They do not have good credit

Many of them have been in trouble with the law

And so on.

I largely look at criminal, eviction and most important work history.

Any suggestions as to what criteria I should use?