They can all be horrible and a nightmare or help you achieve your overall objectives.

@Yonah Weiss I always appreciate your comprehensive and objective responses!

Important to challenge my own assumptions and look objectively at performance.

Those can be mutually exclusive in some markets, so you need to define your primary objective.

This model (every applicant gets the same questions in our interview, and we score them objectively based on their responses) is often used for job interviews, and may help to mitigate the risk of Fair Housing claims. 

Translation--I was a trainer that utilized the Instructional System Design and Development process to build and refine courseware in support of a learning objective.  

If you install large quantities of LEDs, make sure that the power factor of the bulbs is at least 0.90.I'd also go with 1.75 gpm showerheads- decent ones can be $15-$25 apiece, that'll reduce ownership's water bills, and residents' water heating bills.

Maybe I'm way off​ base, but you sound exactly like a guy I know that is perpetually friendzoned by women even though he has a great career and by all objective marks should be great boyfriend material.

Worker's Comp then also audits (gets payroll reports once or twice/year) what you pay them to get an adequate idea of how much of this work they are doing--the more they work, the more likely an injury.Ultimately, based on your brief description, this is likely an exposure for you and your business--and worker's comp cases are notorious for "ambulance chasers" who see $$$ settlements with successful property owner vs. blue collar workers.Then again, depending on quantity of work, and quality of workers, tons of landlords in your situation feel comfortable taking the risk.Happy to discuss further if you are interested, feel free to PM me.

What's your objection to the boyfriend's visits?