These platforms typically have billing policies where you pay a per unit fee per month to the software and you get regular updates and support each month.There are a number of low-cost platforms available that are able to offer you a lower price by passing along some of the costs to your tenants (payment processing fees, applications, tenant screening, etc).

You can search this by clicking on the magnifying glass in the upper corner of the screen as it’s asked literally monthly if not weekly. 

Screening: Includes income verification and rental history verification.

I guess that's part of my question, if you could have the security deposit cover that and people's experiences so I could better prepare myself. 

Great resource for advertising your property, but not so great for screening. 

I know taxes and insurance have gone up a lot in that time so I understand that problem but the solid rent increases in that time have been able to cover most of that (at least for me it has worked out).

If they don't know how to screen and get the horrible tenant, they apply it to all.

Tenant screening, especially here in Chicago, is one of the most important things you have to prioritize learning - learning it the hard way is the fastest, but not always the most cost-effective (I know from experience haha)If you still need a solid eviction attorney, please let me know! 

 @Patrick Pan not all states take such measures, and you can ask a reputable tenant screening company in your area how that works.  

It doesn't add layers of physical damage coverage or cover things that wouldn't otherwise be covered.