(We built the same plan within 2-3 blocks of each other so often we address similar issues that come up.)They now charge a $200 non-refundable application fee.  

It’s important to help them understand when these strategies are truly applicable, the eligibility requirements, and whether they realistically align with their financial and tax situation.

@Nick Copland I list my properties on Furnished Finder and utilize their tenant screening tool for screening applicants, which I find to be very straightforward.

You can set up your own keyword alerts to receive notifications each time a potential partner/investor posts something of interest in these forums.You can also find recent deals in the same area and look up the purchaser OR contact the realtor they worked with (if applicable).For funding, @Shalom Yusufov is a great local resource!

Taking applications if you are interested 

I lost $300 in application fees, but thankfully my previous lender was able to close the deal within 2 days and save the transaction.But it didn’t stop there.

On screening, I make any prospective applicant fill out a prescreening questionaire.

In jurisdictions with applicable short-term rental laws, government officials can use the City Portal to search for listings in their registration system and take action on listings they determine violate local regulations.”From:https://news.airbnb.com/new-city-portal-features-to-help-gov... 

@Harsh Patel how do both these applicants have 2 service dogs?

My background is in the trades and my wife is a designer, and we know our market extremely well and have a lot of connections so we have an unfair advantage over someone just getting started with no applicable skills or knowledge or connections.