From the outside the unit has been deemed in good condition and the neighborhood is ok (going uphill), criminality is low.Rent seem to be high for 1/1s, the agent tells me it is because there is no offer for low rents in the area.

I've always had to fill out an application, but never had to do a criminal BG check or whatever else they want.

The IDFPR may “refuse to issue or renew a license, may place on probation, suspend, or revoke any license, reprimand, or take any other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action as the Department may deem proper or impose a fine not to exceed $25,000 upon any licensee under this Act . . . for any one or combination of” the grounds for discipline set forth in §20-20 of the Act, 225 ILCS 454/20-20.Additionally, a licensee may be subject to both civil penalties and criminal liability for the unlicensed practice of real estate brokerage: Any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds oneself out to practice as a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or leasing agent without being licensed under this Act shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, pay a civil penalty to the Department in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for each offense as determined by the Department. 225 ILCS 454/20-10(a).     

As a criminal defense attorney I cannot stress enough the importance of using an attorney to set up you LLC correcty. 

Ever consider that while landlords weed out those with a criminal record that there are landlords with criminal records?

Then more about how neighbors complain that he has run the area down owning 80+ rentals and allowing apparently a lot of criminals to be his tenants...

Medical4. want a second home5. bail out and pay for kids criminal attorney.

If an investigation indicates the individual or business is not properly licensed, DPOR may take criminal action." 

There will be a lot of good information on biggerpockets, but there isn't one formula that will work for everyone.For credit / criminal record checks, look into local apartment owner associations for discount background checks. 

If you have be taken by these guys like I have please contact me and let's talk about legal options ( class action) and criminal.