All you need is a company to do the credit and criminal background search.

I'll give the apps a quick review and if nothing jumps off the page at me as a disqualifier, I then require the full security deposit from the applicant in order to move to the next step of actually running paid credit/criminal history checks. 

Looking for no recent criminal historyFair credit score.

What we have seen is that a lot of landlords will pick someone who has enough income and no criminal history, and the screening process stops there.

., as stated on the application) such as "our screening standards include no evictions or serious criminal history." 

If a lender doesn’t have this document requirement, then the borrower utilizing a second mortgage to purchase would be most likely merely violating a provision of the mortgage or deed of trust which is of no criminal consequence, unlike mortgage fraud.  

I spent time working at the Internal Revenue Service first as a tax examiner, then in the Criminal Investigation Division, where I learned to read and understand the tax code.

What is everyone using to complete tenant criminal background / credit checks?

What does everyone use to perform their own criminal background checks and credit checks on potential tenants during the screening/application process?

Consider carefully and screen them thoroughly (credit, criminal, check paystubs, call their HR manager to verify employment, call previous landlords, etc.)You can conduct some market research by looking on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for similar rooms in the area to see the average price per room for comparable properties.