Before following the brother, I would ask whether he'll be using the same software (it may be proprietary) and if he'll have access to the same vendors and at the same rates.

Intro call/email, walkthrough, application, application approval, deposit to hold (sometimes), then lease.

Would you ever consider an applicant who talked about (as to why they are moving) how they had to withhold rent and take their previous landlord to court (I'm not sure who initiated actually), even if they were completely right and justified?

Last week during rent applications i had over 80 inquiries and a dozen applicants. 3 i was really debating on who i was going to pick (nice problem to have) as they all had solid incomes and were families.

Based on your post, I've bolded the titles below that should be most applicable to assisting with estimating costs.For 5+ Multifamily/Commercial in General:Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate by Brian Murray - Great Source of InfoThe How to Add Value Handbook for Commercial Real Estate by Brian HennessyThe Due Diligence Handbook for Commercial Real Estate by Brian HennessyFor Large Multifamily and Apartment Syndication the following are recommended :Wheelbarrow Profits by Jake and Gino - Simple, Easy to Read as a good intro.Best Ever Real Estate Syndication Book by Joe Fairless - Detailed, Lot of Information, RecommendedIt's a Whole New Business by Gene Trowbridge - Detailed, ThoroughAdditionally, the "Book on Estimating Rehab Costs" by J.

Applicants that would have received your highest score will throw it in the trash and move on.

In the process of my loan application for an investment property.

These are real applicants who met all the other criteria. 

I decide to be helpful and drop off a couple applications with minimum requirements on March 5th. 

I have one vacancy that I luckily got an application on last week before things started getting really crazy.