I find that when I allow pets, I get more and higher quality applicants who earn more, have better credit, and have fewer background problems.

I am currently watching lots of videos and attending webinars when I can.

All that said I think $30 is probably industry standard so I haven't had too many applicants complain.

This family of three finds that they never hear back from the larger rental agencies even after paying for an application.

Also, explain how you'll share the acquisition costs, such as the down payment, renovation, and closing costs.Payment Responsibilities: Explain how to divide and pay for regular costs like mortgage, property taxes, insurance, homeowners association fees (if applicable), and upkeep expenses.Management and Maintenance: Agree on how property maintenance, repairs, and improvements will be handled, including decision-making processes, funding for these activities, and responsibilities for performing or managing the work.Single Decision Point: For example, I've seen situations where one person agreed to replace an appliance while another strongly opposed it.

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.

There is no better way to learn than watching real world first hand.The rich teach their children about money through first hand experience and at the dinner table.

@Annette Eck I’d send a complaint to the real estate board and the agent’s broker, especially if you have video proof that the agent is giving lockbox code to applicants, not present with them.

I’ve been reading and watching videos for months.

Just like everything else in life, get started, keep honing those skills (i.e. keep reading, keep learning, keep attending the meetups) and watch yourself get better and better witch each property you buy.I hope this helps and good luck on your real estate journey!