How do I your/screen potential tenants effectively?

[Alec Jacobs]

I have recently listed my property and I'm getting several inquiries and I was wondering what the best method of screening to touring should look like? 

Initially my thought process was having them fill out an application through Zillow before touring the property, but I could see how that can turn people off to come to the showing. But I also don't want to waste too much of my time but showing my unit to people who wouldn't qualify. I have all of my *bare minimum* requirements listed on my listing so maybe funneling them to the showing asap and then getting them to fill out the application would be better?

Any thoughts and insight would be awesome. Thank you!

[Nick Rutkowski]

@Alec Jacobs you have a good process as far as making them fill out a application before touring the property. You can ask piliminary questions to see if an applicant is worth your time too if you don't want applicants always filling out an application before a tour. 

I use Facebook marketplace as my way of marketing my rentals. This way I can see pictures of the applicant, their living conditions, people they're associated with and their job. It's not fool proof but I've weeded out a lot of people this way without spending money for marketing.