If you keep up with them (periodic screen and recoat) they are very much price-competitive with any other option, and are a higher quality option that does get houses filled faster.If your comps are going to hardwood, they are no longer comps if you are using one of the lower-end alternatives.I wouldn't think twice, for an 'A' level rental.

To save myself some time, how can I efficiently screen files before going in? 

I cannot find anything about this.  I signed up for SmartMove and am about to take a few applications for one of my properties.  However, I cannot find what all is EXACTLY included in the output when a tenant fills ou...

I have a few comments, don't take this as beating a "wounded" horse, you should just know some best practices in managing your finances and screening tenants. 1.

Evalutes returns versus risksRental demand versus supply of propertiesPrice to rent ratio, tenant  quality and screening process,  eviction lawsWhy going abroad and not investing in your own country ?

I noticed the tenant screening on BP.  

LOI, investigate property, due diligence, inspections, if we want it, get in contract, investigate new management buy, Implement new management and rules, tenant screening, rename, start rehabevictions commence ASAP for underperforming units.  

I have never heard of SmartMove but am at least intrigued to check them out for screening in the future.

@Zach AdamsI would be very careful using a 2% or any kind of % rule to screen properties.

How extensive was your tenate screening?