There are no background checks done to weed out sex offenders.

When choosing a screening service, make sure it covers:Credit Report – Looks at payment habits and financial responsibility.Judgments & Liens Search – These don’t show on credit reports anymore but can uncover unpaid debts.Nationwide Eviction Search – Past evictions are a big red flag.Nationwide Criminal and Sex Offender Search – Helps spot any serious legal issues.Income Verification Report – Pulls real bank deposit info instead of relying on pay stubs.Yes, it is standard practice to have the applicant cover the cost of their background check.

Also, check the local sex offender registry.One last tip:  ask the current owner/landlord or manager the following: "Would you rent to these tenants again?"

I have limited experience with the Ring ecosystem (I use a jobsite setup for my BRRRR renovations), but it appears you can factory reset a doorbell so you aren't stuck when they leave. https://ring.com/au/en/support/articles/lc4kn/How-to-completely-reset-your-Ring-Video-Doorbell?

@Adrian Au Without knowing the debt terms for the refinance there’s no way of confirming  the cash flow assumptions but back of the envelope calcs suggest the cash flow will  be less than $400/m on $1,200/m rentals. 

I intend to buy in the Mercer and Middle sex counties.

.➤ 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.

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.

Did they come to a better life becoming part of the sex trafficking?

A French Au Pair would cost around 35K per year, but If it means more future cashflow and/or better appreciation..