They will let you know you will be arrested at the hearing.The proceeds go to crime fighting efforts. 

When I dug in a little further about his “past” I found he was arrested about 12 years ago for raping a drunk woman with a knife, and then trying to hire a hit man to kill her when she went to the police.

We then Googled their arrests and noticed there was prison time associated.This couple claims to have the funds and have provided references. 

Maybe you mean there has not been a shooting or an arrest made on the block one a set period of time.  

Meaning they will have an individual to come and arrest (yes it's a legal issue) if the inspection is not completed to pass within the time frame allowed.It is a risk for the person taking responsibility as if the owner doesn't have funds or comply the person that signs the affidavit is liable."

I read that post and it's the quickest way to end your career or get in trouble with licensing or eventually get arrested.

If it is illegal, how many arrests were made in 2017?

Here in Florida a contractor can get arrested for fraudulent or criminal actions. 

Great advice from @Mark AinleyIf we have one adult move into one of our units, we ask them to designate someone we can work with.In the event of abandonment, arrest or death, the following person has the authority to decide when to terminate tenancy and how to store/distribute my belongings:Name: ____________________________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________Phone #: ____________________________________________________I would look at your local abandonment laws and see if you can store and/or dispose of the belongings.

Taking advice from other unlicensed brokers is like asking a prostitute how to avoid getting arrested.