I use the same type of requirements stated above, but I have added that applicants must agree that there will be no smoking on the property, and applicants may not have violent felony or drug convictions.I also added 'rule out' requirements that disqualify applicants.One rule out is if they make an appointment to view the property and do not show up or cancel the viewing two times. 

However, every neighborhood will probably have some type of crime, so try to see if they are other non-violent crimes (DUI or Domestic dispute) because it might have less of an impact on the desirability of a neighborhood.I only focus on a few particular areas, and so others may be able to speak to different zips.But, I like areas around Mid-town, (parts of 85712, 85716, and 85719) and it is where I spend most of my time analyzing/purchasing properties. 

"McAllen was recognized as the third safest city by SmartAssest.com, which analyzed a core set of common safety factors, including the following five metrics: violent crime, property crime, vehicular mortality rate, drug poisoning mortality rate and the percentage of the population engaging in excessive drinking."

The national median per 1,000 people for violent crimes is 4, High Point sports a 6.77.

The most recent report published online is from 2020 which shows Violent Crime down 10%, Property Crime down 9% and overall "Impact" Crimes are down 9%.

My rental is in a pretty run down area, although I don't really associate it with too much violent crime.

I, a roughneck tough guy from a poor violent neighborhood, tried to capture the desire to make a difference for myself and at the time, soon to be family. 

I've met brokers who think that all discrimination against tenants/applicants (ex: "you can't be treating people differently"... and they include criminals with violent history) is illegal.

Here  Send mailers to out-of-state landlords of multifamily housesSend mailers to absentee owners of single family housesSend mailers to vacant land owners (only in specific areas in the path of growth)Place “We Buy houses” flyers/business cards at unemployment offices….a lot of people there could be having trouble with their homes and may need a solutionOne-page Flyers posted on bulletin boards at large storesPost ads on craigslist stating, “We Buy houses”Send emails to craigslist ads with properties for rent (the emails will go to landlords who may be looking to sell, or buying more properties)Mailers to specific zip codes, asking if they want to sell or know someone who doesMailers to divorce attorneys who can refer clientsMailers/emails to FSBOsBuy a “leads list” of landlords from AgentPro247 or RealQuestPost ads on Backpage stating “We Want To Buy Your Property”Send mailers to properties purchased between 3k-20k within last five years (the owner might be a novice flipper who never did anything with the property)Send mailers to Estate/Probate Attorneys (if you have an attorney, consider having them send the letter, because attorneys tend to open mail from other attorneys)Bandit signs: “We Buy Houses”Send mailers to owners who have owned for 15 years or more (these properties tend to be owned free and clear, which means they could be much more flexible with their sales price)Send mailers to people facing foreclosureTarget people who own vacant homes – these are almost always ripe for purchasing at a discountTarget people who are dealing with financial chaos of any sortSend ads/mailers/business cards to Credit Repair Agencies & Credit CounselorsTarget HUD/VA ForeclosuresPurchase leads lists of folks who inherited homesSend mailers to people arrested for violent crimes (going to prison for a long time)Send Mailers/ads/business cards to RealtorsSend mailers to employees who have been laid off (ie “corporate downsizing” in the news)Networking with other investorsLocate list of section 8 approved properties—send mailers to the ownersPost Newspaper classified ads: We Buys housesSend mailers to Properties with liens: Mechanics Liens, HOA Liens, Tax LiensContact sales people at new home subdivisions (their clients will want to sell their OLD houses) or place a sign near a new home subdivisions that say “Sell Your House Fast” with your phone number.

It competes with the most notoriously violent areas in San Diego (I lived there 5 years and my house took bullets as did my closest friend's house no where near my house).