The FHA, to date, includes seven protected classes: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status.

And since the military consists of families and all types of races and religions, etc., I don't see how you could be viewed as discriminating against any of the protected classes, by saying you only rent to members of the military.  

Every group is going to have bad apples, regardless of their race, religion, gender, socio-economic status, etc.  

I guess my question is this, can you decline an applicant based on a feeling as long as it's not based on race, religion, age, etc.

When I searched your link, it specifically states:"However, the landlord cannot base the difference in rent on the tenant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or family status.

But prohibiting freedom of religion is EXPRESSLY forbidden by every fair housing statute I have ever read. 

Randy...It is protected and you cannot discriminate because of weight, color, religion, class, sexual orientation and all the rest But what you can do like we have done is set a list of qualifications and make sure everyone gets a background and credit check and make sure that everyone who rents from you is treated the same they must be able to pass the background check.

Anyone who brings someone to the showing who is argumentative or rude will also be rejected, Etc.As long as your criteria (whether it's in your ad or your "secret" criteria does not include race, religion, and whatever is disallowed where you live, you'll be fine.The truth is, there are only a few classes of people that you cannot discriminate against. 

You can evict a handicapped person, a person of different religion, race, color...whatever  if they don't pay the rent.

We do not discriminate against persons because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.