Renting to a tenant with prior offences

[Mark Coleman]

This is my first property in the Houston area. Does anyone have experience renting to tenants with prior offenses? It was a felony in 2011 aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Any advice would be helpful..... 

[Daniel Vandenbos]

@Mark Coleman I don’t know your neighborhood off hand. I’d have a hard time with a violent offense, 8 years though, people can change. I’d want to verify that as best as possible if this is your best candidate. If it’s a decent area I’d pass and wait for a better option... set screening parameters to avoid over thinking these kinds of concerns, if you choose no felonies, then draw a hard line. Best luck!