Tenant screening and selection

[Anne Coleman]

HI, I just bought my first single family rental property and am looking for advice on how to properly screen and select quality tenants. Is it advisable to hire a professional screener for a $ 500.00 fee or could I achieve the same results on my own by using an online tenant screening service?   Are there any online application sites that are better than others ?  What are some good sites to advertise your property on ? Thank you