I definitely pre-screen electronically or via phone before showing the place.  

The way I do this is by using the most state of the art and tested legal tools, strategies and methods that are simple to use, legal and that have been tested for over 20 years.

See here https://www.nerdwallet.com/art... 

I also stamp the envelope with a decorative stamp you'd get at an arts and crafts store.I've used postcards in the past with very little success, so I stick with letters only.Just remember different markets respond to different mailing techniques.

Business coaching is no easy science or art. 

That being said it is probably a great learning ground to the art of finding some great deals.

These people were well versed in true worth and they picked up antiques, paintings, etc at 10% of there true value or or even much less. they felt no duty or obligations to their customers.I remember going through one property and seeing a painting done by an artist who I had just seen several of her paintings from the 1800's in San Diego at a art exhibition and I really liked her work.

(I'm less mean these days, but I still set my search filters at 1945 and earlier.)My taste came back to haunt me today, though, when a realtor said my 1941 art deco condo wouldn't sell for as much as I'd like because "the bathroom and kitchen aren't updated."

Plus the issue of cat's spraying.We've tried electronic cat deterrents; they did nothing. 

There is no fee to the LL or the tenant if they pay on line with an electronic check.