If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

You had to go fairly far down the list to find the first non high appreciating market.  

Have you received any communication from the sponsor?

The most interesting issues involve communication with subs.

How about the live communications pre- and mid-stay?

Your $1,200 ask may be fair for your market and property, especially if supported by comps, but they might not approve it if the tenant cannot afford it.

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

During my time living there I added a fair amount of value.

@Yvette Rodriguez - please be advised that TX can do 2nds (I've done them before) but they are a fairly efficient state when it comes to non-judicial foreclosure.

I suspect a pad for a vehicle can be provided at fairly low cost (it could use gravel instead of hardscape).To compound the parking issues, the city has been taking away parking spots for dedicated bike lanes.