I asked for and interviewed references.

They’ve seen firsthand how different firms handle vacancies, maintenance, and tenant issues.When interviewing PMs, ask about their fee structure, how they handle repairs, and their screening process.

But does anyone have a go-to analyzer spreadsheet which has multiple tabs that can be used to analyze the same deal but with different strategies, such as those mentioned above?

I remember some of my staff trying to rent rooms and they would get 70 applications and interview potential roommates in person to see if it was a good fit.

I currently own a duplex (live in one side and rent the other out). My duplex is worth about $405,000 and I owe 245,000. I would like to use the equity I have built up in my current duplex to purchase another investme...

You do not have to know all the ins and outs of a new market but you should interview multiple agents who invest in that area. 

Local investor focused realtors will have multiple referrals for you to check out and interview.

Therefore, I'd like to get it listed, so I can explore both options at the same time.As I start interviewing agents, any common pitfalls/things to consider when dealing with an agent when you still prefer to lease (ie would they expect to get the rental listing as well, etc.).

We would have been screwed if we did the other deal, trying to call it from 4 investors.Another lesson learned was to always do tenant interviews during due diligence. 

If you opt for the second option, you’ll need to coordinate more closely with multiple subs, which could be time-consuming.It's crucial to have a team member overseeing the project, even if you choose one GC.