More effort should go into enforcing existing permitting laws and cracking down on unpermitted work rather than imposing costly regulations that push property owners into avoidance tactics.If the goal is to improve fire safety in Worcester’s aging multifamily housing stock, the best approach is to encourage full renovations that bring buildings up to modern safety standards—not to place additional financial burdens on responsible owners.

I’m researching how big of a problem this is in tenant screening and would love to hear real-world experiences.

First off to be clear when using income for these screening purposes its GROSS income (before taxes).

I have been talking with a few other real estate investors, some suggest to create a website to funnel potential tenants, setting up an automation phone line, and a callers list for screened tenants.currently have two rental properties.

The foundation has a crack where you can see they tried to put tar or flex seal over and there is heaving in the floor.

The key is tenant screening. 

Have you factored in screening, legal fees, and potential eviction costs?

Because that's what fits on my screen) ;-) There is no regard to type of listing and new construction is not includedRedfin lists 5,888 Total Listings In D.C.

It is a bad idea to screen and then show homes with a smart lock code that I can change? 

Like everywhere, definitely some areas to avoid, I would also screen tenants thoroughly if you are out of state.