Criminal past and eviction history are key, but number 1 for me is looking someone in they eye and making a decision with all of the reports on my tool belt!

Think of it this way: if we were to screen tenants on criminal background, credit, eviction history, landlord references, and income (3X that of rent and employee verified), even with 25 tenant applications, it's difficult to find a reliable tenant to match all those criteria.

When should landlords waive background checks to support Undocumented Immigrants as I am unaware of services that will produce say a criminal background check outside of the United States?

The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals.

Sometimes a pestering police presence can be a deterrent.If the suspicious individuals are engaged in criminal activity, calling the police while it's happening helps too.

Starting at 43% is close to criminal / fraudulent and not something any experienced investor would ever show.

Title company went for criminal charges not sure what the out come was .. but this stuff has been going on for 100 years.

Someone in recovery for 5 years  should have a job although I know it is hard to get jobs with a criminal record.

You’ll want to check their credit, rental history, and criminal background.

My wife and I recently purchased our first rental property and was wondering what website /platform you recommend for criminal background checks?