Worst case scenario, if that doesn't work, I can simply do fertilizer applications and landscape lighting as they don't require much labor.

Have a way to double checking their information they give you on the application.  

There have been numerous people on BP talking about how they paid application fees but they could never get their loans closed on any deal brought to the company.

Even with that, I think we will still be way ahead. 2 bed, 1 bath, 1200sq/ft, detached 1 car garagePurchase Price: $38,000Repairs: $20,000ARV: $96,000 (based off Zillow, but a local real estate agent thought that was pretty accurate)Mortgage: $430Insurance: $55Trash Included: $25Rent: $1,000We are now going through applications for our first tenant. 

Short-term rentals of non-owner-occupied properties will also require a special use variance which is obtainable by starting with the completion of an application in the Zoning Department."

MD is bad compared to Ohio where piercing the corporate veil is a myth - applicable only where the owner (even 100%) has committed a crime or fraud.

Once a complete loss mitigation application is received, the servicer must review that application before starting the foreclosure process.""

I submitted an application etc but I am going to finish the rehab to get better terms before resubmitting.The back story is that I am about 90% done rehabbing a home for a rental. 

Are you looking at the maintenance/repair costs of the homes once in place, W/S/G costs. septic expense if applicable? 

Our solution is "Do all the work on the front end" - we vet the applicants internally and go through their info with a fine-toothed comb.