Hi Gayle, this is a great question and in many circumstances, self-supplied applications can be of some concern (ie. just like other self-reported recommendation letters, it may not always provide thorough enough insight into the applicant; however, some platforms (built with independent DIY rental owners in mind) make it possible for tenants/prospective renters to complete online applications and then share those applications with other landlords if, say for instance, they didn't get the first rental that they applied for — in fact, depending on the tool they use it can be a great way to only need to pull their credit once (which would include current credit score and a breakdown of their credit history, nationwide background check, and eviction history) if they have multiple applications circulation, which is not all that uncommon.

Should I gamble on this or look into how to file a class action lawsuit against California's Judicial Council? 

Just jumping into a property is a bit more of a gamble.

It’s a risk, you need to decide if you are willing to take that gamble or not.

I would run some general search terms in an 'incognito' browser session for both platforms and see where are you landing on each platform. 

@Mindy Jensen I really like the idea of BiggerPockets Reviews and it will be a big help for all members on the platform! 

I'm new to the platform, but this forum caught my eye.

Thank you Anthony,  I just hear a lot about them on this biggerpockets platform as a way to get started in investing.  

Online platforms, recommendations from experience, etc?

A few well chosen words on google search led me to the bigger pockets platform, which has proved to be an amazing resource so far.I was hoping to get some feedback on my current plan, and or some advice on other options to consider if possible.