A credit report can't tell you if they received numerous noise complaints from neighbors, or if a forceable entry detainer needed to be filed to get them to pay the rent and narrowly avoid eviction. 

People inside the home began to run off once the shooting happened and police started arriving.While no one was injured and no property damage was reported, several people at the scene were detained which ended in one arrest.

I was in so much shock and wondered at what point after I paid for and bought the home and tenderly renovated the house that it had suddenly transferred ownership to this woman's house who hadn't paid 1 dime.I spoke to a bunch of lawyers and they all said I had to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit which would take several months to have them evicted.

If the landlord has suitable grounds for eviction, he or she can proceed directly to court by filing and serving a Summons and Complaint in Unlawful Detainer or a Petition for a summary eviction."

In VA if she owes you money you give her a 5 Day Pay or Quit letter and on the 6th day you can file an unlawful detainer.  

Day 12, summons for Unlawful Detainer is filed at the clerks office.

In my state there is quite a bit of prep and sign off you need to screen tenants, especially if you want to pass through the screening cost.Also I would go manually search for unlawful detainer / eviction proceedings on their name on your local case databases.

Take a read through the Illinois Forcible Entry and Detainer Act.

Or got an unlawful detainer?

The key is establishing and maintaining open and honest communication, being polite and respectful, having a strong rental agreement in place and having the moxie to enforce it in a professional manner.From our rental criteria:RESIDENCE/RENTAL HISTORY1.We will examine the most recent five years of residence history.2.Home ownership will be verified through the tax assessors office and/or credit report.3.Rental history will be verified through the property owner and/or rental agent. 4.Rental history reflecting any unpaid past due rent, damages or fees will result in denial.5.Rental history showing excessive property damage, excessive noise, or unruly behavior will result in denial.6.Three or more notices for failure to pay rent and/or to comply with the terms of the rental agreement, within a 12 month period, will result in denial.7.A person with an eviction or unlawful detainer on their record may be approved if full restitution has been made.