Sometimes people will try to pass a D or C neighborhood as a B.

What is your rental criteria (what goes it take to “pass” a background check ?

Lastly, not sure what this has to do with a home inspection.This seems more and more like a scam.... designed to fleece the buyer by having the Realtor pass a lead on to a business associate and get a little something in return. 

Aloha,All Section 8 units will need to pass a fairly thorough inspection by the local Housing Office, and you will need to agree to attach the HAP contract and addendum to your Rental Agreement, so you should be familiar with the inspection requirements and terms of these documents.Here is a link to a variety of forms/documents you will need utilize, in addition to the HAP Contract, Tenancy Addendum, Inspection Checklist, and Inspection Form:https://www.hud.gov/program_of...

I have been aggressively saving money for the past few years and believe I will have enough cash to bi-pass a loan for the first house, if I can find a location that fits my approx. $155K all-in cash budget. 

And it's no "accident" that larger PM companies AVOID criminal checks, since ever fewer renters can PASS a "felony" check, every year.

I’ve heard ducts pass a lot of sound.

Reading your bio, I see you are also interested in design, so I may have to pass a design decision or two by you, if I get stumped.  :-)  Thanks again for your insights!

The example you provided wouldn't necessarily pass as deferred maintenance, however.

Only need to pass a written test and not a morals one.