To clarify, the lease is going to be for 6 months, as a trial period.

Part of this is creating a paper trial with the local police departments. 

It is kind of like a diet but once you start losing the weight and start seeing results, you start to really buy in.

The best solution is Google's Adworks, and that will take some trial and error.  

Is there an account or two that he could potentially export for me to import into a trial version of Quicken rental manager and get a better realistic look?

I feel special and privileged that I have this resource to help me assist others and myself, in the trials and endeavors in real estate.

Most folks do not get a court order eviction ,there is no paper trial .I tell all new renters I must talk to last land lord or no deal.I have had one try to cheat using a relative  as a land lord ,my back ground person  caught it .

I'd tell the couple that company policy is to not rent to felons but that you think you can get it approved with a larger deposit, a 6 month trial period lease and first month last month up front.

Bulletproof the entire property on the front end.Hire multiple property managers, as a trial, to find the best one for you.

You might also try a google search for "REO, yourtown," or sign up for a free week trial membership at one of those internet forclosure sites.