I would definitely recommend as you go forward to also consider criminal activity, premise liability, and the projected growth of value, especially with any market considerations.

These violations can blow up your exemption, claw back investor money, and trigger criminal charges.This isn't scare tactics.

Some aspects to consider would include the location of the property for any natural disasters, criminal activity, the state of the property, and any potential liability exposures.

They may be scumbags, but they're probably not criminals and don't want to become one.If it happens, your insurance can deal with it or you can go after them in court.

Of course if the background check come back with anything criminal I will use that as a disqualifier. 

Hell, I can't stand Biden Jr. but I give credit where credits due; he's a WAY better coke-head criminal than I ever could be!

The last guy I hired - the best of the lot, since half of them either had criminal records or couldn't pass a drug test - burned through an entire year's worth of leave and sick time in less than 3 months, then after being told he didn't have any more time off left called in sick Thursday and Friday w/o pay and quit on Monday.

.➤ Criminal Background Check – Includes national, state, and county-level records, along with sex offender registries (where legally allowable).➤ Judgments & Liens – These are no longer included on any credit report but are still very relevant—especially for spotting unpaid rent or property damage claims filed by past landlords.

Criminal records aren't always accessible and may have nothing to do with one's ability to pay rent.

Since many students don’t have established credit or rental history, it’s important to adjust your screening process while still protecting yourself as a landlord.Screening Student Tenants:➤ Always run at least a criminal background check, including a sex offender registry search.