we do a brief pre-application online before offering to physically show any apartments. 

Thanks, i know im on the right track 

Welcome to BP - you've come to the right place for resources on real estate investing!

I advertise on Furnished Finder, Zillow etc. 

I have a lead on multi-family deal that should cash flow at least 1k/month, probably more.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

A neighbor finds out he is living there with a simple online search and burns your house down3 A neighbor tells the local news channel and they show your house on the nightly news 4 A neighbor find out you are the owner with a simple online search and they begin harassing you and your family where you live. 

For the most part I've always done the leg work on screens possible tenant.

A simple search on a service like Propstream will show you what properties have them. 

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Quote from @Andrew Syrios: I usually just post a quick "Welcome to BiggerPockets and good luck investing" or something along those lines.