Many software companies that aren't already in Seattle are opening satellite offices in Seattle to poach talent from competing firms.  

The bank will require a realtor to submit the short sale package/application to them, so you will need one involved. 

I've shopped around and am putting in an application with Foremost.

U noted about the experiences with renters who pay the lower rental amounts.I had another member advise me that could be a possibility for why we are not attracting the "appropriate" applicants.

1 - Sinks up to my bank account and tracks all expenses as well as rental income coming in from this same bank account2 - Allows renters to pay through the software for their rent including late fees3 - Provides reporting for tax purposes 3 is not a must for me but 1 & 2 are :Thanks in advance :)

Wait for the next applicant.

I know higher education gets your application to the top of the pile.. but I want more for my kids than that.. and of course feel real estate investing is the way to go..

you don't go through the same qualifying and loan application process.  

for now - what service provides a decent way to log in online and input the applicant's data and run the credit & background check together?

I had fewer applicants, but still enough to have multiple folks wanting to apply.