Other than that a majority of the applicants have been nurses/medical techs

Finance is more conceptual in application, much like law, but is in the shadow of a law degree.Yes, the best degree for real estate would be a law degree, but you won't earn that in 4 years. 

Four kids don't know how to maintain a home and it's more likely to result in damages, drama, early termination, or other problems.My policy is that applicants need to make a combined income of 3x the rent.

It seems to have become policy to make it as difficult as possible to find out that your applicant is a bum.

#1 - Ask the applicant to provide you with a copy of the court order showing the amount of child support ordered.

I then re-do another loan application, and get it all started, and it looks like it's going to go through.

How would you handle marketing, showings, screening applications?

Here's words to live by, when choosing a G.C or tradesman always go to a job in progress and visit a completed job of your applicants.

One thing I will add.I got this advice from a friend who owns and manages a 20 unit unit apt building.Check out the background of an applicant at marylandjudiciary.com  While hiring management is my first choice, this is a great free resource.

Question: If I list home on zillow how do the application fees work and what is the best way to find a tenant?