For example I ask, do you have pets, ever been evicted, length of time at current job, current job, etc. 

No pets and non-smokers.Property Info:3 Bed2.5 BathAttached Garage1976 SFBuilt in 2006 (has been vacant since 2011)Property is in excellent conditionHOA responsible for all exterior maintenance and repairsIn a well cared for 300 unit development Property numbers:Into the property for $127k (currently borrowed at 5%)Current Property Value = $165-170k ( the property will be worth more as soon as the lawsuit is complete) Annual Property taxes = $5400Annual HOA= $2400Insurance = $800What should i do?

One of my biggest pet peeves is when a PM asks me what I want to rent my property for.

Just wondering- if the tenant violates the lease in other ways- like smoking inside or bringing in a pet- would rent up front complicate the eviction process?

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Be sure to take plenty of good pictures on your phone and add the important facts in your rental ad (like who's going to be paying what, if pets are allowed, the duration of the lease, etc.).

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

Other than the lease agreement, pet addendum, pre/post inspection and rental application forms... what else would be necessary to be prepared for my first rental?

Talk to neighbors (landlords and tenants) to find out what they pay/charge for rent, utilities, pet fees, etc..Talk with utilities to get last year or 2 of actual expenses.  

More traditional things I would suggest, billing back utilities, charging for pets, upgraded finishes to increase rents, charging fees for things like storage or extra parking.Authors I would suggest Ken Mcelroy and Dave Lindahl.