I would always suggest a camera scope, plus termite inspection where applicable.

It enables me to market properties effectively while also managing application screenings, processing monthly payments, and accepting maintenance work orders.

Be very clear that they must transfer the deposit along with a complete set of tenant records (application, lease, payment ledger, etc.). 

@Rion Redinger Hi Rion, I don't show a unit until I have a completed application including a pay stub documenting employment and income, a copy of the applicant Driver's License and I will have run public record court searches for all munis and counties listed on the application.

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

we do a brief pre-application online before offering to physically show any apartments. 

@Fahima Hilal an architect usually only outlines mechanicals, plumbing & electrical on their blueprints.Your contracts should be creating appropriate drawings showing where their stuff would go and submit to city with their permit application.

The logic here is that it’s far more difficult (and costlier) to evict a nonperforming tenant than it is to screen for a good one.Like @Greg Scott said, see if lowering your asking rent increases the number of applications you receive.

Sales agents typically don't have a lot of experience screening applications.