Identify experienced players in storage (there are some on BP) and see if they are willing to take on a “co investor”.  

To prevent cost overruns and delays, keep close tabs on project schedules and spending.The optimal strategy for financing your first real estate transaction will ultimately rely on your personal objectives, financial situation, and level of risk tolerance.

If this coach is in your market and knows the key players in the market, has used various property managers and can tell you the good ones, knows the loan brokers, knows the risks of investing on this side of town versus that, knows the tenant base for your area and what they are wanting from their apartments and what they can afford, than I would say a coach (maybe not the one you are interviewing) is worth it.  

What else can i ask just to prevent potential issues with a tenant.  

This is one regional player, one statewide, and one national.The price of answers to "but what about if..." is a phone call.

The MLS rules prevent your contact information from appearing on websites, but websites are required to show the listing broker phone number.

Probably need a track record, probably need 30-50% down equity to be a player. 

You as an investor also shouldn’t be greedy and it’s a perfect match :) (To prevent a misunderstanding: I knew the property was being renovated and unoccupied at the time of purchase, they've informed me during the offer.)+ In my 2nd property a well pump issue showed up after the renovations have finished.

At least it sits on their credit report and prevents them from scamming another landlord or qualifying for a loan.

One can get up to 8% with some big players.