Additionally, you might want to consider working closely with your local Public Housing Authority (PHA) to screen applicants more thoroughly or negotiate higher payment standards for better tenant placements.PS: Something that may help you: Baltimore recently passed the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), which aims to strengthen renters' rights and provide better engagement between landlords and tenants.

So, proper screening is EXTREMELY important!

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

I planned to use Avail for tenant screening, lease signing and rent payment.

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

This is something that is not covered enough and can cost a lot of money if certain laws are broken.

I understand that isn't what you thought initially but 15k is insane to get what you got and ended up with.There is way to much social med. crap that "get rich quick" is a pure and total smoke screen regarding real estate.

Alternatively, I also help landlord/investors rent out their properties and can help place tenants (complete with the application/screening/viewing process). 

NJ is very tenant friendly so keeping up with state & municipal requirements are very important, thoroughly screen your tenants, and I always recommend keeping a paper trail of everything.