We tell them we specifically publish our criteria because we do not want people who don't meet it to apply.QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL- Have at least 3 times the rent in gross income and 2.5 times the rent in net income in verifiable, reliable income (exception Military with BAH or HUD voucher)- Have no more than 2 occupants/bedroom- Not owe any money to a previous landlord- Not have any recent evictions- Have no aggressive breed animal- Not have any unpaid utilities or car payments reported on the credit report or court records- Not have been convicted of any crimes against people or property- Not have been convicted of any drug manufacturing or distribution charges

It’s a lot less hands off  Eh  dont agree with this statement   your only talking one aspect thats the tenant.. the other major issues with C and D class is  Theft and crime   baby daddys  drugs etc etc.

I've read the bible, a lot, over the last 50 years, and I can't think of an instance where a Christian is supposed to feed someone's dishonesty, greed, drug addiction, drunkenness, gluttony or other excesses because we are "supposed to forgive those who owe you".

Hey man what Cleveland market lacks in appreciation, it more than makes up for it in drug use and petty theft!

My current tenants were charged with felony drug possession and since they reside in my condo and signed a Crime Free Housing Addendum, I need to finish their tenancy.Up until this recent event, and during the few years they lived at the condo, these tenants have been superb.

It is way easier to manage B & C properties where I haven't had any overdose deaths, or drug dealers, or the residents of the local "D" area tent city rummaging through our dumpster (and before that steal our rolling cans) leaving all the trash on the ground, and we get a much more stable applicant pool.

In my opinion, I've found that the most important piece of owning an alcohol and drug recovery home is the manager.

That means squatters, party people and drug manufacturers. 

You basically want to avoid a situation where the house burned down, or it was a drug house that has notices posted on the door, etc. 

Shaun is the man - ask him any question - he is a living dictionary.Watch out for gang and drug in Worcester