So, just saying, my opinions or statements back then may not be applicable currently as exemptions and clarifications have been made.

Part of it was a learning curve(i.e. check public eviction history prior to meeting applicants there if you don't accept those who've been evicted, or having them call to confirm the day of showing so as to not stand you up) The other part is our strict criteria (current home inspection, employment verification, landlord verification) we invest in a working class neighborhood where people tend to shade the truth more often than not.

As @Pam R. mentioned, it will be extremely important to decide your criteria in advance in the event you receive multiple applications.

Look at the rest of the application and decide.

However they are a small percentage of all applicants...

I put it in the MLS yesterday and got two applications without a showing.

We build complex analysis applications for businesses so that they can take better and faster decisions by brigning to light their information in a easy to play with model.

There are some simple things you could do to minimize the loss of good potential applicants, but you've done most of the 'heavy lifting' by defining your screening process and asking the right questions prior to your applicant submitting the showing scheduling form.

We had a recent applicant for one of our hoses that isn't quite ready to go yet, and boy could they spin a yarn!

If litigation is needed, the fee you paid is not applicable, but the attorney would be the one you would call for defense, in most cases.