It is outside of city limits so connecting to city sewer isn't an option right now I'm being told. 

We were never successful having the applicant do an on-line process, with aaa we fax/scan the paperwork to them. aaascreening.com

Maybe try to find something that doesn't limit you to such a short "boot-camp" type thing.

However, some are very time consuming and produce limited results.Now this might not be for you, but there is a far better way to reach this people relentlessly month after month until they are ready to sell.

You just received an application for your rental.

Houses are uaually on market for over 3 months minimum as well with very limited appreciation.

From there you can begin to limit your search based on your price point and that can provide some clarity on the situation.

My realtor just told me of a 4 bdrm townhome that is worth ~375K and renting for $1900 with three applicants on day one, and one of them offered a $3000 signing bonus.

Seattle instituted a law that required landlords to take the first applicant even if a felon or pedophile regardless of your concerns for the safety of you or others.

and I guess some tenants who don't know any better....Yeah I guess that wouldn't really work unless the PM was an old school bully and pushed the tenants for the "late" fee each month.OK OK OK, you're right.... no sense.I guess I was thinking about a few contracts I took over where the limit to contact the owner was $400 and the PM ALWAYS had a $375 - $390 maintenance fee each and every month.