We will rent to folks with no rental history (with a co-signer) and with some criminal background, where others in our market won't.In low income you can often get tenants to leave when the money stops; we have not had to file an eviction yet.  

We have an internal PM.

It can become a criminal investigation with severe penalties.

Getting pre-qualified up front is so key especially for international clients so they have a clear picture of their purchasing power and there are no hiccups when it comes to closing.

Try and create a kinda protected, intimate setting for possible family or close friend or really studious students or hospital interns.

Are they criminals?

.- Seems to be absent of any major internal issues.

If you're buying in cheap/rough areas then you're likely going to be getting market rate tenants who, for whatever reason (but usually something in their criminal or rental background) can't rent in better areas and can't qualify for vouchers.Nothing wrong with being a low-income housing provider as an RE strategy, just don't assume that subsidized tenants will be flocking to your units.Good luck!

We also issue the proper notice (5 day here in Illinois) and follow up through a collection process internally. 

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