Application process for tenants? 1st time landlord here

[Sam T.]

Hey everyone, I'm in the process right now of trying to fill my first rental and I'm kind of just figuring things out as I go along, regarding the smaller details anyway. I'm starting to generate interest in my property and I don't have any formal application yet for would-be tenants to fill out and submit.

Would directing everyone to my ad on zillow and having them apply through there be a good way to go for now, as a small-time landlord? I like that tenants can pay for their own background and credit checks and do everything through there. Seems pretty simple on my end.

Any suggestions?