Tenant screening is not about race, color, or where somebody comes from. It is about risk, responsibility, and protecting your rental business. Smart landlords look at the things that actually impact the property: credit history, income, job stability, criminal history, rental history, source of income, and overall reliability. Whether you are investing in Cleveland, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, or Indianapolis, Indiana, the goal is not to discriminate. The goal is to make decisions based on real business factors that determine whether a tenant is likely to pay rent, follow the lease, and take care of the property.