.- The new PMC you want to hire will have to increase your Placement Fee, so they can offer a commission to an agent that brings then a tenant.

My biggest challenge right now is finding a property management company that offers rent-by-the-room leasing services.

But I do hope to offer some quality feedback for folks who are learning the industry and working towards success.

Of course it is very important to do proper due diligence on the investment and the operator.As far as self-directed IRA there are number of companies offering such service, this topic has been discussed here on the forum many times so you should search using this keyword and learn from those discussions.

There are also Graduate Degrees specific to Real Estate (Johns Hopkins offers and M.S. in Real Estate and Infrastructure).

You will not need to join CAR/NAR and I offer super high fee splits.  

I dont believe so but am not an expert on the topic - I do know that in Texas at least, it is marketed for owner occupants first and then after a certain time period they allow investors to put offers in. 

I offered to temporarily lower their rent until they’re back on their feet.

Another idea to consider is the FHA 203K renovation mortgage, this is another excellent tool to use because of flexibility and other worthwhile features you might consider researching.

I suggest listening to the BP podcasts and reading through the blogs and books they offer.