But if ever evicted it is an automatic denial, as is recent criminal activity.J.T.

Have a tenant from a few months ago ( did not renew her lease, because he was severely hoarding and causing damages ) He has the courage and confidence to ask if she can rent from us again.... lollll How do we kindly say "no  way bud " Having read lots of posts from you, you are never shy about saying direct or even offensive things.

In person conversations can be insightful but the hard facts (credit score, eviction history, criminal history, tenant income, etc.) are more important.

No offense, but that looks pretty bad..

First, we manage a few rentals where almost anyone who applies for that home has some kind of criminal history.

No verification of experience, no criminal background check, no verification of education, no citizenship check, etc?

Is the criminal activity you briefly mentioned happening at the property?

@Chris Martin might've able to tell you how to do criminal backgrounds in NC. 

Texas law does not support this kind of strategy, and you will be risking possible criminal prosecution if you do so.

I love how you are gods gift to landlords...we should al be honored to have you as a tenant and bow down at your feet.... and all landlords are money grubbing criminal douchebags.