I have a requirement that anyone 18 and older must fill out a separate application and undergo a background check for a fee. 

I use a PM software (background check, rental history, application process, etc).

Quote from @Will Daugherty: I've seen posts on here from a few years ago about rental portfolio dashboards, but all seem to be inconclusive or suggest a software subscription to have such a reporting tool. 

   What are you guys using for rental applications?

I have heard of Baselane, netsuite, freebooks, but because of my 9-5 I don't have the capacity to learn new softwares and stick to QBO. 

You can also have the applicant request their rental history from the PM and ask the PM to send you a copy of it.

I think Procore is one of the best softwares for construction (granted it was one of the few I've used, but I have little complaints).

I'm applying for a HELOC on my primary home. Theyre charging me $550 for the appraisal up front. Then if the loan is approved following a title search, $5,000 will be charged to open the account. Is this normal? This ...

Can it integrate with your bookkeeping software (like QuickBooks or a property management tool)?

The software available, that alone has changed so much in the past years and months that it's game changing.