I would have them fill out an application, run a credit, background, and if they pass your min qual standards, keep em.

He had to be earning commission for at least 2 years minimum for his income to be considered for the loan application.

When I have a vacancy in LA I do one open house on weekend and have multiple applications.

When you are there to get the application signed or picked up a casual, "Oh since I'm here why not do the regular smoke detector check?"

My last interview, the HR Director told me that they had over 400 applications for one job.

The rent in the area for a 3 bed 1.5 baths and two car garage is about $800-$1000 a mth.Half bath------------------$500Full bath-- ---------------$700Kitchen w/applicances--$3500Hardwood resufacing---$400Exterior--------------------$200A/C-------------------------$2500These are ruff estimates..

Additionally, those comments, while I think are good rules to follow, are not really applicable to David's spreadsheet.

There is no law against making any payment prior to a closing unless such is covered in the short sale application and acceptance.

In your ad you want great pictures, description of the property and your requirements ( application fee, credit check)

Try hard (not used car salesman hard, but still hard) to get them to sign an application before they leave.