In addition to Turbo Tenant, I would suggest that you have a local Realtor list it for rent. 

Rent control laws are market specific.

There are thousands of pages on consumer protection laws and regulations that depending how you go about doing a subject to could be against these laws and regulations. so like most things - is itillegal - it depends.  

We recently relocated to Phoenix last summer and I'm starting to look for recommendations for local credit unions here in Phoenix which are trustworthy, low rates, personal touch, easy/simple to work with, etc. 

But, know what you want to accomplish beforehand.Creative Finance is a great way to buy properties when done properly and lawfully. 

Consult your local CPA to calculate accurately and minimize your tax liability.

We've invested around $50,000 in improvements (central air and hardscaping) and our mortgage is a 30-year fixed at 2.5%, with a PITI of $2400.We think it could rent for $3,750 - $4,000 per month based on local comps.

Start small, build a reserve fund, and work with local experts to ensure your first investment is a solid one.Good luck!

I recommend local meetups. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521

We do attempt to notify the owner before we make the decision and give them the opportunity to give input but keeping the property and tenant safe, and following the Tenant Landlord Laws are more important than getting permission.