I really don't get it (unless you criminal history prohibits licensing). 

(She happened to be hacked by the dumbest criminal ever and was able to recover her funds, but she was among a small minority of people who recover.)Do not make the EM check out to the seller.

Marijuana beyond your lease saying no smoking, is a banned substance so there is evidence of criminal actions. 

I use First International Title (next to Bonefish) and they have always worked with me on my purchases and sales.

Tread softly, sounds like he's not yet convicted of the most recent activity.This applicant would lose points in my screening due to having multiple criminal events and for the most recent being so recent.Additional occupants rather than new applicants are a different animal. 

Additionally without permits you will hit a wall if you try to sell some day.Do not leave it to a lazy contractor, apply for the permits as the home owner.Any contractor that advises not to apply for proper permits is unscrupulous and verging on criminal in nature.

We service several Domestic and International Investors and in doing so we try to insure all of our Clients are satisfied with our service.

I know my international investors have found it very lucrative.

Are they domestic or international?

Despite the rental history, I know my friend wouldn't be one that buy and hold investors would jump through hoops to rent to: he's tattooed up, has a criminal record,  and no proof of income (likely no evictions though!