For only $20, landlords get: - Credit-based leasing recommendation/security deposit recommendation - National criminal report (including 50 state sex offender and OFAC/terrorist searches) - Renter fraud warnings - Automated renter identity verification For an additional $5, the landlord may also receive: - Immediate access to a credit report (a complete report formatted for readability while still keeping the renter's personal data private) - Viewable credit score - Renter fraud warnings - Detailed rental address history Learn more about SmartMove on our tenant screening page or by visiting the training videos.

I use a real state agent, their able to screen (credit, criminal) the tenants and show the apartment without interrupting my schedule.

It simply means tenants (occupants) of the property are responsible, pay on-time, and don't damage the property, don't indulge in criminal activities or violence nor pose threats). 

, they have an extremely poor credit history, a criminal history, etc.. 

I was told by the police non-emergency number that this is a "civil, not criminal" issue.

The tenant selection criteria may include factors such as criminal history, credit history, current income, and rental history. 

. - vacancy rates are very low 5% or less - tenant class we easily get people with solid credit, no criminal background and who make 3-times the monthly rent.

If discovered, not only do you risk fines and litigation, you'll be forced to tear it down, insurance rates climb and you'd be criminally liable for any injuries on that space (think Oakland warehouse fire).  

I am currently facing a bankruptcy Chapter 7 situation after a terrible experience with bad mentoring and a criminal GC. 

Military towns attract a criminal element. 18-20 year old men that have a consistent income and few responsibilities are going to entertain themselves.If you have strippers, you get hookers, you get pimps, you get drugs, you get theft, you get gangs, you get murders etc.