And most importantly they can help you vet out any potential lease applicant so you as the owner do not make a haste decision and lease the home to someone who may not be best tenant prospect

I'm using TransUnion through Apartments.com applications. 

Probably lost a few applicants by demanding the higher security deposit, but it works for us. 

While I am absolutely looking from afar right now, I have been watching this area for a couple of years and as a city they seem to be making steps in the path of progression.

Send me an email, and I'll send you a coupon code so you can watch it without charge, since you've already been to one of my classes.Beware of a void tax sale, though.

I have read, watched and listened to most every piece of content I could find on this topic and I am just not seeing much downside and am seeing a TON of upside.

MANY MANY scams going on to collect application fees doing exactly that.

But if you change title, but not the loan, you should watch out for a due on sale clause

Also watch out for any HOA restrictions of course, and be aware that interest rates may be a lot higher for a non-warrantable condo - although I'm not sure how that would play out if it's your primary.  

I have placed my home for rent and have received an email from someone who wants to place an application for my rental but noticed I have a no pets policy.