See below a checklist of items you will need:Copy of your Driver’s License(s)2 Most Recent Paystubs2 Most Recent Bank StatementsMost recent retirement/investment statement covering the most recent 60 days2 Most Recent Tax Returns2 Most Recent W2’s/1099’s2 Most Recent K-1’s, if applicable*If your ownership is greater than 24%, please also include copies of your 2 MostRecent Business Returns, YTD P&L and Balance SheetFor all properties that you own, please provide the following:Current mortgage statementIf you do not escrow for taxes/insurance or if you own free and clear,please also provide:Current insurance statementCurrent Tax BillCopy of your current/most recent HOA receipt, if applicableFor any/all investment properties, please provide a copy of your current leaseagreements, if applicableIf you pay/receive child support/alimony, please provide a copy of your completedivorce decree and/or child support agreementAre interest rates the same as buying a primary residence or higher?

(a) A short-term residential rental unit owner may use a single-family dwelling unit as a short-termresidential rental unit only if such owner has a current valid short-term residential unit permit andcomplies with the requirements of this Chapter and other applicable provisions of the County Codeand other laws.

Thoughts/feedback on which approach is more applicable?

It's been listed for 2 months and all I get are around 500 credit score applicants now.

It's been listed for 2 months and all I get are around 500 credit score applicants now.

However, if saving the cash means you get started 1-2 years later, than I think going in with a loan is smart.At the end of the day, smart application of leverage is the most efficient way to scale and achieve the highest returns. 

If you expect your home’s market value to drop due to the economy, then I would start the application process as soon as you find the right product for you.

I'm on a visitor visa (UK Citizen) but we are putting into process my PR application hopefully over the next few months and hopefully my work permit will be here by the end of the year.

I wanted to ask how to establish an application process or system for all the interested parties.Do I take hard paper copies of a rental application at the time of showings? 

She was a 50's disabled woman whose's application listed a  service animal and an aide.