We list no violent, sexual, or drug convictions and that we have the right to refuse to rent based on any felony conviction on our postings.

There were several LLs of class C multifamily properties that would take felons and  sexual offenders in the area where he worked. 

Instant gratification is the goal, not growth or development. 

So if I'm a local LO and want my reputation among local Bay Area Realtors to be that my preapproval letter is as good as gold, the wonky ones are full TBD Approvals even if it means I occasionally lose business from one of my fellow perpetually impatient "now now now" instant gratification-seeking millenials. 

Delayed gratification is SO tough! 

It was only recently, when listening to the audio book "The Compound Effect" did I truly grasp how much I required immediate gratification. 

We want instant gratification. 

Young/old people are just as much a protected class as anyone of race, sexual preference etc.

I have a one page cover sheet I add to each application with check boxes to show that they have the "deal breaker criteria", a section to score the "nice to have" criteria, and a section to briefly explain my acceptance or rejection.Our Criteria: Complete applicationVerifiable rental historySufficient income/resources to pay rent and liveCredit report showing prior addresses consistent with application We do not deny housing for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, marital status, or familial status.We do deny housing to individuals:convicted of manufacturing or selling drugsconvicted of a crime the poses a threat to the property or neighborhood, including repeated disturbances, gambling, prostitution, violence, threats of violence, or rapewhere there is poor prior tenancy: evictions, violations, damage to rental property, poorly handled move outs, amounts are still owing to landlords or utilities.who misrepresent information on the rental application

Most people get content or would rather sit back and complain about how unfair life is. they will not get their hands dirty, some are afraid of risk, some spend every dollar they have for self gratification and will never have the money to try.