If you fight it they will bring criminal charges that could include federal drug charges, money laundering, RICO, non RICO conspiracy.Step 4. 

What type of fencing/privacy hedge do nearby attractive properties have? 

Just tossing out (with fear of getting mauled :) I find most of the educational courses are not criminal or unethical.

That cost however gets passed on to consumers.The largest increase in budget for our states criminal investigation unit is adding people to do fingerprint and background checks, along with the new computers and programs to handle it.

Make sure to thoroughly review the reports, including eviction history and criminal records, to protect your investment.

Ended up pressing charges for breaking/entering, obtaining property under false pretense, fraud, and criminal trespass.

An official background check and personal referrals can help you identify red flags unrelated to finances, such as poor tenant behavior or previous criminal activity.

Hi Nadia, here's a few things to consider:Credit Score: Set a minimum, like 600-650.Income: Require 3x the rent in monthly income.Employment: Verify stable employment.Rental History: Check for positive rental references.Background Check: Make sure they don't have any criminal history.Security Deposit: Typically 1-2 months' rent.Pet Policy: Decide if you'll allow pets and set fees if needed.

After posting on the zillow, do I show the property to only those tenants whose credit/criminal and other background checks out?

And tenants that pass muster - good credit scores, stable jobs, good income, no criminal background, no evictions, etc - generally are responsible pet owners.