Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide 

One thing he used to do was hand-deliver the application to them so he could see how they kept their house. 

@JD Gunter I agree and should add that I spend 2-10 hours on the phone/zoom with each applicant before I let them into the program. 

Not that it cant or wont, but unlikely.If OP applies for homestead on a new property, then I personally would not lie during the application about receiving the exemption on the existing property.

As with every loan process, there are terms and steps the foreigner needs to follow, such as the loan application, which includes pre-qualification and property evaluation.

We add up the scores and get a total score that reflects the level of risk the applicant presents.

Here’s an example of what I've used if they don't qualify based on what's on application. 

Hello all! I am seeking recommendations for an app that can integrate with multiple platforms. Currently, we manage approximately 40 short- and mid-term rentals, in addition to a few long-term properties. Due to the n...

Full disclosure, I only deal in LTR at the moment, but I know when I am not getting the quality applicants or volume that I want, I will lower the price by $50 to $100 per week to spur more applications. 

-If you are a new investor, just wholesale and watch the flipper to see how things went.