Then she would have them provide a landlord to verify renter history.Since these possible tenants didn't apply through Zillow, I was wondering how I should go about getting this information?

This implies residential units can be built at lower costs and provide better return. 11) adding an ADU to SFH can make the SFH fall under rent control.good luck

This could potentially meet your financial needs by itself as well as provide start up money to do flips or purchase buy and holds

Providing relocation assistance to tenants, for example, if I want to sell the property or move back in - this can range from one month's rent to thousands of dollars (e.g tenant has a disability, minor children, elderly it will cost you more), depending on the city.

Thank you for the absolute TREASURE trove of knowledge and selfless peer education provided on this forum. 

Best bet would be a “partnership” with a monied individual looking for a high risk/high return passive investment with you providing the “active” part.  

In my state I think we have 14 days to provide a list of deductions to a tenant if money is to be held. 

Condition, pictures, any financials they can provide.  

STR insurance provides broader coverage, including liability, property damage (even non-guest-related), and gaps Aircover might not cover.For damages caused by guests, document everything (photos, receipts, estimates) and file a claim through Airbnb.

If you are hiring a legal licensed contractor , he will provide you with a contract .