I consider these tenants to be criminals in that they are steeling money from me and I am a very strong believer in seeking justice.  

The police are trained in criminal law, but are usually pretty clueless when it comes to civil law.I once had a judgment against a deadbeat tenant who moved out most of her things.

I look to invest where there is infrastructure to support new job growth/opportunities (possibly private tech corps will grow in Indy) Next Big Challenge for Small Downtowns (7/2017) I don't see a lot of good transportation solutions (muni/light rail) & the roads are horrible, but I was happy to see bicycles and shared bikes (Pacers)/e-scooters(BIRD) in  downtown & Lyft/Uber and electric cars to get around but I am hoping Indy will attract more private tech businesses.I am wondering your thoughts about Indy's new criminal justice center and the growing trend of prisons system as a lucrative business; Is this considered a "path to progress" for local property investors or is the new CJC not welcome?

Unless there's a criminal offense, IMO it's a waste of time and money to chase after a small claims judgment or even big money unpaid billings - - these people seldom have anything to take even if you do find them.

An LLC may offer limited protection (it will never protect you from criminal or negligent acts) if you are willing to keep the required records and operate correctly.

I am told that a local guy was charged criminally but I do not know that for a fact.

Did you do any other criminal background check on this person or credit check history when renting to them??

We plan to file a criminal and eviction case.

If not, boot him because his criminal history does not coincide with MY company policy and procedure which prohibits anyone convicted of a sex crime.If he does have a lease, I would ask my attorney if the negotiations could include the current owners getting him off the premises.  

She also didn't want her boyfriends name on the lease, which i don't have a problem with if he isn't living there but what if he was evicted or has a criminal background