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.

I also stopped taking Zillow applications.

Blockchain on the other hand as a technology does have useful applications

But I think asking someone to fill out a prequalification application is too much.

Is there a limit on what you can charge as an application fee?  

tenant pays an application fee and you can pro-rate pet rent based on their "FIDO" score.P.S.S I'm not affiliated with them at all, I am just a PM who uses their service and had good experience with them.https://www.petscreening.com/

I only lease 2-3x's a year and end up using mostly Zillow / Experian for the listing, application and screening.

How will you advertise, show, and screen applications?

I've been hearing 'horror' stories of business (even large ones) ditching the Austin area...and Elon taking back is application to be part of Austin proper.  

In a purchase, it's declared by the borrower on the application.