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I'm wondering the best way to handle applications and collection of application fees, as well as selecting the most qualified tenant.

Websites like Bigger Pockets make it look easy because of selection bias.

You could also try target marketing, where you run ads in selected publications or locations to go for a specific market (like retired people, military, etc).  

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Great looking rehab project @Stephen Herbert - I love seeing the before and after pics because it helps me visualize the end product when I'm looking at property.How did you select the specific staging company?

I've found that for tile, the big box retailers Lowes and HD have a smaller selection from what's on display but are much cheaper than the specialty stores for a similar quality of flooring. 

Whether you can pick your own title company depends on the specific auction/bank/property/state you're in - make sure that you read the fine print and have the option to select your own instead of being stuck with the bank's choice.Title insurance covers you if the title company says "no problems with the title" and then it turns out something was missed down the line (e.g. an outstanding lien or something).