Process for turning primary into rental

[Callie Currier]

Hi,

I’m in the process of buying a second home and turning my primary into a rental. I’m currently fixing a few things on my primary to get it ready to rent. I’m a little overwhelmed on the to do list, details of lease agreements and where to get one, as well as tenant screenings. Do I need an inspection on my primary before renting it out? Do I take pictures of everything before renting in case there are damages when the lease ends? Trying to do my due diligence, but not sure where to start and what exactly to do. Also, I have a pool and fireplace so I want to cover myself on the lease agreement. Sorry, it’s a lot. I need a checklist of some sort. TIA!