It is also a good idea to include a paragraph in your app saying, "I have received a copy of the rental criteria for my review."

@Nanna I recommend starting with Rich Dad Poor Dad, its really a great introduction the the concept of assets vs liabilities & building long term wealth.

@Joe Splitrock, excellent post, especially that last paragraph.

I did include a paragraph from the lease.

I had paragraphs, but they disappeared (I wrote the post on my phone.)Okay, thanks for the reply.

In the event this agreement is terminated by LANDLORD, the BROKER'S rights provided for in paragraph 15 THROUGH 18 shall survive such termination.

The first week after Brandon’s introduction which can last from 7-30 minutes there was a link at the bottom of the screen to get to the various pods they have assigned to us.

@Jay Hinrichs I think my goal in posting this was to determine if I should've skipped having a realtor altogether, as you suggest in your last paragraph.

They know real estate and have clients like us all over the USA.If your interested, connect with me here on BP and I'll gladly make an introduction so you can talk to them and see for yourself.

Here is the official introduction from the Texas State Comptroller.