And it is a civil matter, not criminal, where burden of proof is a bit lower.

Even the folks who you might want to rent were either not financially qualified, credit scores below 550, or had criminal records.So far, I have not found Waterbury to be viable for investing in real estate, for short term projects.I swore not to buy another one in Waterbury, however, one of the contractors I hired, has asked me to partner with him on some multi-family homes, but I am not convinced.  

We do criminal checks on people who move in after the fact.

They are usually only for traffic enforcement or vehicle accident type activities not responding to criminal activity.

Further, how would this potentially absolve the promoter from CRIMINAL liability for these investors not being accredited.

Always do a thorough tenant screening including employment verification, credit, background, criminal and eviction reports.

The research I did was through the county records - which fortunately are free here in Galveston County, TX and then the criminal records in Harris County, TX based on the Case # in the lien.

The system is linked with the NYPD to verify any criminal activity or fines that may hinder us getting those licenses or when something occurs on the job, they'll know whom they're coming after. :-) Every job must be bonded or in a Home Trust escrow through the Dept. of Consumer Affairs.

I see that they offer credit and criminal checks.

If you think they are going to do damage to the property you need to put them on notice immediately that you will bring criminal action against them- in writing, hand delivered.