Once I have a tenant whose able to pass a background check like that, I will contact prior landlords to ask about any prior issues they may have had (late rent payments, damage to property, what condition did they leave their unit in, ect.).

In similar fashion, consider the impact of California’s Proposition 47 that in effect legalizes stealing up to $950:https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-prop-47-shoplifting-theft-crime-statewidehttps://www.laadda.com/lies-behind-selling-prop-47-57/https://www.latimes.com/local/crime/la-me-prop47-anniversary-20151106-story.htmlAnd yes, The Gray Lady herself will vehemently disagree:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/21/us/california-incarceration-reduction-penalties.htmlWhat I find sanctimonious is the bold, unapologetic attitude of the Oakland City Council to pass a law that merely appears good, kind, and compassionate (so as to fool and maybe even humiliate the opposition into silence) but in practice erodes away at a vital foundations designed to keep their city safe and strong.

Any property that is habitable can pass a SEC8 inspection. 

so if this is your very first deal - i would pass. 

As the property owner you should be able to decide whether or not you want to take on a Section 8 tenant.Typically, the property must be able to pass a "check list" of items in order to be approved and considered as a "section 8 property". 

.- List your requirements (short and sweet, pass a background check) and  phone interview: 2.- Show the house.  

If you buy a meth lab you won't be able to legally rent it out unless it can actually pass a clean health inspection.

GC:  this you must pass a test take continuing ed and be licensed bonded and insured.What happens up here IN PDX is the flipper follow their competition and when they see mom and pops competing against them they file complaints... especially the foreclosure buyers.. and then you have the HML who will turn in any private investgor they see funding deals.. as its required to be NMLS licensed to do loans on any 1 to 4 unit regardless of purpose or if its to an LLC or what have you..

The tenants still have to pass a credit score check. 

Will a democratic administration eventually try to pass a national rent control?