I am currently using Zillow to screen tenants and had the application option turned on so I have candidates who paid $35.00 for the Zillow application fee.

On paper this reading of the reg is unenforceable but if you have a neighbor problem & the city comes after you using this post hoc application of an old law having nothing to do with STR - someone eventually has to pony up the cash to fight the city. 

If you are having trouble finding applicants I would recommend adding to to facebook, groups, and more.

So we are using SmartMove for the application process.

TK operators and landlords loved the idea but did not work for them vis a vi income and paying the claims. 

Beyond maintenance a good PM software will auto assign late fees, e sign leases, have integrated applications and leasing and much more!

Keep in mind, if the subdivision is not by-right and your investment group wants to seek a variance, you are able to do so as the equitable owner meaning you don't have to purchase the property before submitting your zoning application, receiving your refusal and appealing to the ZBA.

I’m leaning towards just continuing with the higher application syndications, roll all the liquidity events and cash into new deals.

A lot of the pm softwares offer the ability to have applications sent out for screening.

CR will cover rent assurance for 3 months but beyond that its on me. i'm now 7 months vacant on one property and i'm told the city has denied the application for Section 8 b/c there are "too many vacant properties" in the area.