The alternate lenders tend to pay more attention to the property than yourself. 

After getting authorization by the seller to get the property up on the MLS, my realtor started advertising the property and we received tons of showing requests from other investors. 

The conversations are better as you're only talking with interested and engaged folks.On the flip side, it can be a cash grab, if the sponsor is lazy or the meetup has not gained traction in the local market.

I received an inquiry from someone looking for a short term (3 month) lease with the opportunity to extend the term.

We require proof of insurance before move in or we automatically charge them for additional liability insurance which is not refundable but can be cancelled the following month as soon as we receive there proof of insurance.Yes you should be listed on the policy so that you not only receive proof of insurance from the insurance company but also notices of renewal or lapse.

-I have only received vmails since yesterday with promises to pay.

I received COMPs from the realtor and the market value ranges from 80-123k. 

I have received 3 applications for my rental property.

C of the title commitment which you should have received within 5 to 7 business days after the title company received the contract.

We did a proper screening just like we have with all our other tenants but these tenants completely did a 180 on us the moment the received the rental.