I listed it myself and did all marketing, showings, collected applications and did the screening myself etc.  

I have 3 applicants I would be happy to choose from and so far just have their application with background/credit check and employment, etc.Do I accept one applicant and then ask for proof of income, or do I ask all 3 for proof of income and then choose?

There are costs associated with purchasing properties such as earnest money deposits, option fees (if applicable), closing costs, deposits for contractors and utilities, etc. 

This includes objecting to expired, not applicable, or unenforceable easement, leases, subordinate liens, tax assessments, access, mineral interest, restrictive covenants, or schedule B modification.Objection letters are also to dispute the area and boundary lines (survey), whether there’s a shortage, overlap of improvements, or encroachments, to name a few.The objection letter is usually directed towards the buyer (if the given by lender), or to the seller (if given by buyer) and a copy must be provided to the title/escrow company.

Pick up a few of the park applications so you will have them handy to make sure that the tenants can live in that park, and have park approval to live their.

I find the most serious ones are the ones that go out fill out the application completely submitting all the paperwork required (and pay the fee if one is required), now that's taking action!

It was a total waste of my time and the potential renters time who was trying to move out of her illegal apartment (only one entrance) I realize there is the application, inspection and advertisement process via section 8 but does anyone have any time saving and friendly advice in dealing with bureaucratic nonsense associated with any government agency.

And then guide our clients thru the urgent decisions and loan applications."

My initial thought is to have her fill out the proper application paperwork and sit down with her to communicate the transition.

The questions on a rental application aren't necessarily difficult, unless you're trying to hide something.