We just brought the primary residence we are in now.

If you were to pay your investors $8,000 in preferred rate of return of 8% on their $100k capital investment, the second year the capital account amount would be brought down to $92,000 right?

@John Clark brought up a great point...here in Chicago, you can not deny based on criminal record, so you may want to double-check Balitmore's rules and regulations.Also, double-check if your verification system localizes the search or if it is nationwide.I'd consider checking with some of the larger property managers or investors in your areas to see if they have similar issues.

The comments pretend that all of the barriers that brought about the lawsuit never existed. 

We also have a "no pet" policy were a couple tenants brought in pets that caused issues. 

She brought us our first deal.

When I brought these up to the PM, I was met with dismissal. 

Instead, we brought in a well-known national builder who closed on the deal.

The lions share of our bookings (about 65%) are still brought in by Airbnb/VRBO but I estimate I can bring up occupancy 10% to well managed properties with these tools.2 - Even more important is pricing. 

Whenever I see one of these threads or this topic gets brought up at my brokerage I just grab some popcorn and sit back to enjoy.