Because I now give my screening criteria in advance of taking an application, and contacting landlords is one of the last checks I do (first is income, then criminal, then credit and evictions) - I usually have found some other reason for rejection before contacting any landlords.

And, we are extremely aggressive in getting it closed, no application fees, we do our own CMA and require no appraisal, no credit, no pre-payment penalty, no escrow of taxes, no upfront fees, we will do construction draws on a weekly basis and are not afraid of rough property.

A family member of mine had an applicant who was a stripper/exoctic dancer who offered to pay 6 months in advance in cash.

But an understanding of what materials are appropriate for a given application is also needed.

If disagreements arise between the parties the escrow agent is not in a position to take either side, they can only follow the terms of the contract and applicable law, so they are not a mediator as such but must act by instructions agreed to by both parties. :)So much for reading titles!

State your eligibility requirements up front with the application but say that you will accept their application.

Here, all new owners must be approved by the COA, by way of an application, just like a renter.

I have a friend completing a rental application that wants a copy. 

I would agree that my approach is only applicable on a part-time basis.

I'd tell them to bring me the applicant and I will do my normal due diligence on them.