To determine the level of risk the applicant poses to your property and income.You should give them space to explain their criminal record.

Prices are getting close to California levels and it might be difficult to find tenants with all the competition out there.

One idea I have is to "shadow" a real estate investor (although I am not entirely sure how to go about asking for / finding this kind of opportunity), but I am wondering if anyone has insight into other ways to gain a comparable level of experience.If anyone has insight into any or all of these topics, I would greatly appreciate the feedback.

Mold inspector said there was nothing in the house beyond tolerable levels.

Meeting many different people that are on many different levels in their real estate journey.

I learned very quickly that they are bad at every level, but you learn how to deal with them.

There needs to be a level of investment for it to be successful. 

I use income levels.

What are my best options for leveling the garage floor so I have a flat surface to begin the interior build out on?

I'd look at when the next unit lease expires and you can either...Delay closing until it's expired and vacantGive them another offer that's less enticing to not deliver the unit vacantWhen it has to do with financing the playing field is pretty level, every buyer will be able to get more competitive with a vacant unit