The second part is the SDIRA companies.

I just wasn't sure if the same rules applied if both parties are non agents or if this was a rule just for licensed realtors in Texas. 

All contractors HVAC or otherwise know to check the furnace filters on any service call and to replace if dirty and charge.We do periodic inspections, one of them by a 3rd party company and they use the punch list to which you're referring.

I've lived here for a long time so I know my way around and I can provide an opinion, however I'd like be able to provide some objective third party data that assesses/rates or compares the neighborhoods in the Twin Cities and surrounding area to assist in their search. 

In private rental housing, it is not necessary for either party to give a reason for ending the tenancy, although a landlord may not give such a notice for an illegal reason."

There is a breakeven point where you can charge almost as much money for less people and thereby reduce your risk/hassles/cleaning/damages/parties/EtcYou just gotta figure out what that is for your area.... 

@Ricardo Ramirez I'd say either one, depending on what the other party is comfortable with. 

If so, should the tenant fill out the application or should I have the financially responsible party fill out the application.

Explain the ownership with other party, and let them answer. 

Returning with the outcome and lessons learned in case another newbie stumbles upon this:I got a third-party structural engineer (a company that does not do foundation work) and sure enough, the house was in bad shape.