No, doing something like this will make us look like criminals not professionals.

Someone on probation must meet specified court requirements, such as making regular reports to a probation officer, submitting to random drug testing, and refraining from committing other criminal acts.

Someone on probation must meet specified court requirements, such as making regular reports to a probation officer, submitting to random drug testing, and refraining from committing other criminal acts.

(Hard to believe how time consuming small claims court was but I guess that's what makes America's justice system the best in the world).

"Small Claims Courts" are now known as Justice Courts.

The worst case scenario would be civil asset forfeiture followed by criminal prosecution if the landlord knew the property was being used for criminal purposes.

There are actual criminal penalties that may be ascribed for being an unlicensed real estate broker in Ohio.The criminal penalty for such activity is a 1st degree misdemeanor and a $1,000 fine for each day during the violation.Just so you know the maximum jail sentence for a 1st degree misdemeanor is 180 days in jail.The above is not inclusive of any civil penalties, if they ever arose.  

I'm excited to hear what works for you or what you are looking to make more efficient.My Application/Renting policy is below:1.Schedule 2-3 times per week where you’ll be available for showingsa.At least one over lunch and one afterwork or weekend2.At showing if potential tenant is interested give them the instructions on how to submit application online 3.Once application is received online make sure it is complete4.If complete, send them the background check emaila.Review Eviction, Credit, Criminal history to ensure tenant passes requirements5.Check Background/criminal / eviction history6.If Eviction, Credit, Criminal history pass checka.Call employer to verify incomeb.Call past landlordi.

Finding out who they are (and if mentally ill or if they have a serious criminal background) could be helpful. 

I'm just saying I rent to people,  no pets, that qualify by income and credit and criminal.