Don't list the street address on CL to make it harder for someone to copy your ad and pretend to be you.

Do you(the broker) maintain a copy of my leads if I leave?

I would also require a copy of the police report.

The $40 application fee goes towards tenants' first month's rent. 4) Along with the application, provide me with an employer reference I can call for income verification, previous landlord reference, a copy of their last 2 pay stubs or form of monthly income, a copy of their last W-2, and a copy of some form of government issued ID for everyone in the household.I know this is a lot, but I'm not sure what I could take out to make this application process more appealing.

You can buy a lease agreement from BiggerPockets or get a copy for free with your PRO membership.

Yes the PDF works, but is a bit of a pain to work with because then I have to get it back into excel  which isn’t always as easy as copy and paste.  

You can get a copy at the county recorder’s office.

First ask for PM for a copy of background check to verify that it was run.

Do you due diligence and make sure you get copies of the lease and verify the info is correct. 

You can acquire a copy from the county of the property and then show it along with the quit claim deed to maximize your profits without question per a clouded title.