I know Apartments.com and Zillow does tenant screening, but for those on Facebook and Craigslist, what's the best route to get the application filled out and to have the background check done?

If we're in this game long-term, slow and steady growth with a lower cortisol level will beat explosive growth with high blood pressure levels every time. 

DOB (on photo ID)**I would highly recommend using a tenant screening service so that you have a full application and ability to provide details to a collection agency.

I do home improvement projects over weekend for the past three years such as carpet to LVP, wooden duck to composite, game room to bedroom including working with city,  screened porch repair, custom closets, mudroom and some minor projects.

It may be more money/effort upfront but could save you a lot of heartache and money in the long run if you take the time to properly screen your prospective tenants. 

Covers advertising, pics, showings, application screening and lease signing.Increasing number of PMCs charging flat fee, but they then rarely advertise on MLS (have to offer agent a commission split to bring tenant)Maintenance Fee: 10-40% of labor & materials. 

Completely free, tenants just have to pay fees for ACH/card payments and screening.

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Good screening processes are a must.

You should find an expert to work with (after careful screening!).