I want to be sure that I'm doing the right thing here, which is dialing my fingers off with the hope of making a deal.

I probably check every 2-3 weeks to have my finger on the pulse. 

I tell applicants that "if" everything on the application checks out, then I'll be sending the invitation to do the credit check.When they've got to that point, I'm the one crossing my fingers hoping they work out, since I've already decided they seem like people I could work with.I've never had to turn an applicant down -- I make a point of re-stating the requirements and why, and I also talk about my responsibility to the neighborhood to bring in residents who will be a positive addition to the community. 

Or do I just deny her application based on minimum standards and fingers crossed that we do actually get another good/better application?

I also must meet the animal and walk away with all fingers and toes.

I am thinking I may be able to get the seller to evict him.... fingers crossed.

In progress... finger crossed!

So much info at your finger tips.

It isn't going to cost you an arm and a leg (just a finger or two) and you'll probably end up saving money by not following bad legal advice from strangers.

Even just a finger point in the right direction will help.