Currently in the process of getting my business visa approved to make the move south (from Canada).

Potentially even visa versa since putting a few short term rentals would immediately generate some income and then sell off the parcels either with or without an income producing rental already in place.

Fellow Canadian here, If you're a Canadian do not use an LLC, Rev Canada will not recognize it.You also don't need a green card or visa.

Charge application fee.

Use the top three or four discriminators so applicants can screen themselves.Then you need to have clear screening criteria yourself.

You probably don't run many applications, so I wouldn't sweat losing a little money on each one.

. - If you make the above clear in the listing, you will immediately get fewer applicants.

When you say that you will "screen" prior to showing, does that mean a full application with backrgound and credit checks?

I recommend you search for "tenant application screening" to find a few different options and see which one will work best for you.Here's some generic screening advice.

Quote from @Kaleb Johnson: Quote from @Brandon Vukelich: @Kaleb Johnson if you are serious about wholesaling, it is highly recommended that you hire a real estate attorney in your state to help you draft the docs you need, applicable in your state.