Hi, I want to go through an in depth screening process on tenants to make sure that my new/first investment property is protected decently.

For us it was worth the 10% fee per unit for stress free rentals and quality tenant screening! 

What percentage do you say fall into each category, and with good screening techniques how much can you change this.

I am able to find good tenants by posting an ad on zillow or postlets and then screening them using "smart move" a credit screening service.

The process makes leasing a unit efficient (quick to screen + pay app fees) and helps us maintain 100% rent collection.  

If I can offer any advice for your rental it would be to use the tenant screening that BP recommends it really helps on the back end with limiting potential tenant issues.

It's great to add new clients (only when they meet your screening criteria) while still providing a high level of service to your existing ones. 

http://www.rentguardus.comThey provide tenant screening & rent loss insurance - 3 months rent for 1.75% of the lease value for tenants they screen\approve..A great idea and pretty good value if it's legit and their screening isn't too restrictive.

Do a search from search field in the top of the screen with those terms, and you'll find blog posts, forum posts, podcasts, etc - lots of information.  

Defiantly screen them.