You can also take them to small claims court but you cannot get water from a stone.

.-  Pro's:  Additional functionalities, such as tracking maintenance, automated bookkeeping, screening reports, etc. 

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

I have no need for the rent collection or tenant screening as this is a function my property manager does for me.

This leaves a smaller balance disputed but if you do not pay them anything until its resolved, it could lead to issues if it goes to court.3.

It was a 1-bedroom apartment with a weird living room space that didn't feel functional. 

Of course the co-signer should be significantly stronger in ALL areas as compared to the applicant...usually this is a parent or relative, and they should be well established, with ownership of real estate for years; long and stable employment; no, or very distant, criminal and traffic court records; well funded SAVINGS/IRA's or stock market accounts.

But current search functions or magnifying glass is inefficient.  

So if someone tells you, it does not matter about liens behind you - it does.There’s one more ; the borrower has increased debt service and when it either turns negative or leaves nothing “in their pocket” they may lose interest in the property, decide to stop paying all mortgages, and put whatever income they can into their pocket until they lose the property to foreclosure or one of the lenders obtains a court order prohibiting such.   

I've seen success in Washington Court House, Ohio.