Unless there is a history of STRs in the property already and you have experience with STR, you really wouldn't be able to supplement your income with that. 

Children won't have a credit/criminal history, rent records, etc.My application fee is non-refundable.

First he had done over 30 deals and had a history.  

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

Sometimes it's nice to get a new lease so that you can increase the rent right off the bat, but having tenants with a solid payment history is worth so much more to me.

They will not provide you that documentation.

., income, credit score, rental history) to evaluate applications in the order they are received.Notify Applicants: Let each applicant know you will process applications sequentially and explain your timeline for review.Act Promptly: If the first applicant meets your criteria, move forward with their application and provide them with a clear deadline to sign the lease and pay the deposit.Move to the Next: Only if the first applicant does not meet the criteria or declines the lease should you proceed to the next application.By focusing on one application at a time, you simplify the process, maintain transparency, and mitigate any potential fair housing concerns.Lastly, since housing laws can vary by location, double-check Arizona’s landlord-tenant regulations to ensure compliance with any local rules about how applications are handled.Best of luck with your rental process!

I weigh more on making 3x rent and having great rental history of on time payments with no evictions, no lease violations or violent criminal history.

The others are just pre-screened, not a full application so it's a bit harder to say "you don't meet criteria" because I don't actually have a verified income, credit history or background check - just what they've said in the prescreening questionnaire. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!