Landlords can conduct credit and background checks and have applicants submit  pay stubs and any other qualifications they may require of any applicant. 

At the end of the day if someone passes background check and has proof of income it doesn't really matter, but just curious thoughts here. 

The 2nd realtor doesn't have any investment background, didn't have advice on best rental property and the 3rd couldn't find any properties while the 1st realtor found plenty that matched our criteria.

Still, seller financing is usually faster and easier to get than a government-backed mortgage—if the seller is willing and able to provide it.And, while most owner financing requires some form of background or credit check, it can help otherwise unqualified borrowers achieve homeownership.

I come from a tech background I thought “Maybe their not finished” Good to hear they are making improvements.  

This would be my first time being a landlord and I will run a background check.

The judge won't care what the agreement was, you broke the law and now the judge is going to award the tenant 3 times the monthly rent to the tenant and order you to give back that money.You need to tell any applicant that offers this that they must complete your application and go through all back ground checks.

If you already come with the experience (i.e) r/e background experience, don't need one.

@Vasudev KirsAll parties must fill out application and have credit and background check.  

It would create new job actually, for example, Drug Research Specialist with AI background or Chatbot AI modellers ; or even AI field support.