You’re online listing doesn’t need to be a comprehensive photo shoot of every single nook and cranny of your home  

In the event that there is an emergency, the person would need to be able to exit the apartment via the window.

Some manufacturered companies treat it as personal property not real property.

I do know coaching/mentoring/selling programs can be good money, especially if a person knows how to market themselves or has a bit of prior exposure.

@Michael Plaks comments in this recent post on making sure the person you hire understands real estate sounds really relevant to your situation.  

Quote from @Pixel Rogue: Personally, I think you are over-thinking this.

I have personally purchased large apartment complexes from REITs and know how poorly some of them manage their properties. 

The energy in person is different for me, and I've made some of my best connections and friends at Chicago meetups.Here is a list of the Chicago event from BP: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a list of ALL THE CHICAGO MEETUPS that I am happy to share with you. 

My personal example is a one bedroom condo I’ve held my entire adult life - and this is in a top tier market - Dupont Circle neighborhood in Washington DC.

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.