Ask for the application and screening reports like the credit report, background check and application.Check the property conditions - ask to see a copy of the lead certificate, rental license and rental inspection.

I want to put in place some incentives for new tenants and want to know if anyone on BiggerPockets has done something similar.Here are a few ideas I have had:First Month Free: Sign a 13-month lease and get your first month freePets: No pet fee for the first 6 months, year, etcRent Discounts: Offer a discounted rent for the first month or two fortenants who sign a pre-lease agreement before a certain date.Waived Fees: Waive application fees, administrative fees, or securitydeposit for tenants who pre-lease.Free Utilities: Offer to cover utilities such as water, electricity,or internet for a certain period for tenants who sign a pre-lease.Upgrade Packages: Provide upgrades or amenities such as free parking,access to a fitness center, or a smart home package for those whopre-lease.Gift Cards or Vouchers: Offer gift cards or vouchers to localbusinesses such as restaurants, cafes, or grocery stores as a signingbonus.Flexible Lease Terms: Offer flexible lease terms, such as shorterlease lengths or the option to renew at the same rate, to incentivizetenants to pre-lease.Refer-a-Friend Program: Encourage current tenants to refer friends orfamily by offering them a reward if their referral signs a pre-leaseagreement.Early Move-In: Allow tenants who pre-lease to move in a few days earlyat no additional cost.Guaranteed Parking: If parking is limited, offer guaranteed parkingspots for tenants who sign a pre-lease agreement.

College towns naturally attract students who may become applicants for your rentals anyway.

Talking to their sales rep, we had 25 applicants the first week it was listed.

When you are new and just reading and listening, the application is missing.

I am on to the next  I find this hard to believe as we have 3 VA's working around the clock doing call backs, etc...I also don't see any record of you in our database.Please advise when you called and I can get the feather out on the team lol We usually get everyone to fill out our investor application form and to follow the on-boarding process before we schedule an intro call with yours truly.

I know this isn't the conventional way to job search but I have been firing off applications for almost a year now and haven't been hearing back so I wanted to give something else a shot. 

Thank you for the note about likely extension application if i were to switch. 

Based on the information that you have given, the loan application would be in your name since you seem to be the only one employed and use the rental income (75% of rent) to fully qualify you using your employment income, rental income versus your liabilities.

That logic and view is totally irrational and not applicable.