I like personal accountability since they've proven to pay the manager (sometimes in pieces) but they're consistent.

Sounds like you have a consistent process that works for you.  

Being consistent in dealing with all applicants helps protect from exposure to a discrimination lawsuit.

My reasons for doing so is it increased (1) my credibility as an investor, (2) my knowledge of details that go into a transaction, (3) my local network of practitioners from contractors, lenders, brokers, and certainly agents.The reason why most agents fail is because they are interested in real estate rather than committed which, in this context, means consistently engaging in sales-related activities.

Posting to Bigger Pockets consistently and participating in my local REIA. - I have heard this several times but I guess it is about consistently doing it.

If you don’t like the place fine, I wasn’t force-feeding the application to anyone they weren’t even on the way out the door you had to break stride and go into the living room to get one. 

Jay Hinrichs thanks so much for that feed back!

I was hoping for some feed back from others who may have opinions on what is occurring in Middle Tennessee and what your predictions are for the next several months. 

I would definitely keep it along the lines of "I'm sorry your didn't meet our minimum requirement for renting the unit" and we wish you the best of luck with your continue search"If you respond, its best to not engage....don't go into specific, don't set up a debate or argument, don't try to explain what "really happened".....you don't feed the crazy bulls*t. ....at most your acknowledge their opinion and move on.....do not engage

I may be in the minority but feel taking the time to find items at thrift stores , bargain , stores etc takes too long and is hard to keep consistent.