A common trait among my superiors was you either had a drug and alcohol program, criminal record or atleast one diverse.

The "intent" of the law is to protect the innocent from criminals yet we've made the legal system so complicated that criminals are protected more than the innocent.If someone is caught smashing a car with a baseball bat, police can quickly determine they are not the owner and arrest them for the crime.

It offers online rent collection, expense tracking, tenant screening, and more.Zillow Rental Manager: Another free option where you can collect rent, screen tenants, and even list your property.Background Checks and Lease Agreements:Avail.co: This platform not only allows you to collect rent but also provides comprehensive tenant screening, including credit, criminal, and eviction checks.

I am currently an active duty attorney in the Navy, mostly focusing on criminal law.

All applicants are screened the same based on credit score, criminal history, landlord references, etc.

We get a credit report (which will show criminal history) and we ask for at least two prior landlords as references.  

Consider more than just rental income, such as, prior tenant history, civil and criminal background, employment history, number of occupants for the size of the home, desired move-in/move-out date, etc.

I'd list EVERY lease violation, start eviction, file for vandalism, file criminal or civil charges, SCORCHED EARTH.

I have helped form trusts for pretty rich folks, prosecuted lots of kids from wealthy backgrounds and from poor backgrounds. 

And tenants that pass muster - good credit scores, stable jobs, good income, no criminal background, no evictions, etc - generally are responsible pet owners.