Sometimes it depends on their current project load.

Failure to do so constitutes mortgage fraud and your head start will be wasted. 

We never used to charge a deposit for the pet - we've never had any kind of damage even worth talking about, because we have good tenants - but we started charging last year just because the cleaning load when the tenant leaves is far heavier if they've had an animal.

I think ideally I would contact a real estate agent in the area so I can discuss what I'm looking for, but since I won't be able to get financing yet I don't want to waste any agents' time.

Plus you would have loads of cash until you do it again.  

Now time to get materials , 1 load to the landfill plus dump fees .

Purchase: $115,500 including closing costsARV comps recently sold (2020): $170-$190KRent:$1100-1200Cosmetic Rehab: $18,000Repairs: $12-15K Because this is sold as-is and is an old property, there are repairs that need to be done such as foundation bracing, sewer clean out (inspector couldn’t get passed tree root build up), load bearing beam replacements in basement, electric panel replacement, gutter/fascia replacement, And a new water heater. 

It has a sound monitor so if I see the house is empty and the temp is set very low, it is a waste of energy so I can adjust it as necessary.

I would not waste a single second trying to charge her rent.

I don't want people to waste their time & apply if they don't fit the bill above. 2) After I get applicants, how do I shortlist the top ones & send them the link to do get their credit & background checked through Cozy (I know the technical aspect of how to actually do this, but I'm asking for about the shortlist process).