If someone were caught drug dealing in 2010 but finished their sentence in 2012, that would give them six years of history to prove they had changed their ways, which should be sufficient for any Landlord.In your case, the guy was honest and admitted his mistake.

To alleviate confusion as well, and make sure we're talking about the same lease option...

Make sure they are rock solid in every way, rented, then repeat.....or steal the million and piss it away on drugs and hookers.

I believe the problem is that they assume since you are married you should have the same primary residence; perhaps going to different banks would alleviate this issue?

My current vacancy was due to my last very likeable newbie who just got non-renewed for letting bf sell drugs in the parking lot but I have a number of my first place renters that are great.

If you find out that you can do a better deal with something else, sell the property and do a 1031 exchange for a multi-family (to alleviate capital gains taxes).

Yet, people choose to take prescriptions that cost hundreds of dollars a month to alleviate the condition rather than cure it.

I agree with the jail (or drugs) assessment.This is how you get a meth house. 

Your worries will be alleviated by using another professional.  

I know that she's resisting because he's a convicted felon with a drug and burg history.