My first degree was in Criminal Justice and had 55k debt making under 30k.

Many landlords simply use the court system as a collection agency and count on doing this every month (primarily for your cheaper homes/areas).2) Criminal activity. 

I have a criminal justice and human services background and still work a full-time job in this field.  

I have had VERY few problems with them over the year-  As long as you vet all of your tenants (credit, criminal history, actually meet them) I find that you should have minimal problems.

Joe H. they should be listed as an "occupant" and ask credit, criminal, eviction, sexual predator, etc... just sent the same way you would on anyone over the age of 18

Any feedback on this is appreciated First off, advertising / posting for investors is highly regulated at both the state and federal level, and violations of those laws can be criminal.

I am currently in a situation where an HOA I am part of is trying to put in rental screening into CC & R 10 years after I purchased it... things like can’t rent to people w criminal records, can’t rent to people without any prior rental experience etc...Well, that criminal records, for one, is against HUD rules...I am talking to a lawyer now, but wanted to see if anyone on BP has similar experiences and how to deal with ..Thanks

Same for if you have a trusted PM to run the project. check with your state constractors board.. in CA its criminal and in Oregon you will get shut down and fined..

Tenant screening is very important in this scenario - if the couple has stable jobs as well as good credit and no criminal background - those are all positive qualities!

@Salomon W.I do and recommend a very thorough screening including an application, credit check, criminal check and eviction check on everybody that will be living in the house and all persons, even the pet is named in my state compliant lease.