I would have them complete an application and run a background check. 

So the statement that it is not going to happen is applicable  

I purchased an online application about a week ago and started diving in immediately, but it has left me with so many unanswered questions. 

My plan is to get the applications and review them. 

Mysmartmove you can make the applicant pay for it.  

Landlord: Focus on applicant criteria, vetting potential tenants, thorough lease agreements, outline tenant expectations, perform regular walk throughs with tenants, and use web-based rent collection and maintenance requests. 

Once you know those numbers, go into a mortgage lender or a broker and make application. 

“Today’s agreement reaffirms HUD’s commitment to ensuring that housing providers meet their obligation to treat all applicants the same.”The case came to HUD’s attention when Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB), a HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program agency, filed a complaint based on results from their fair housing tests.

They will not accelerate applications for existing single-family & duplex buildings, but they will allow you to accelerate existing commercial buildings or residential of 3 or more units.

@Alvaro RodriguezUsually the lender requires an application fee and that includes the cost of the appraisal, but I have had lenders where they just want there appraisal fee covered and the rest can be done at closing.