VTSTRA.org is a great resource for regulatory info.Hope this helps - best of luck!

Any resources I might offer him.

Do you have any tips or resources recommended for getting up and running for a newbie landlord for just a room rental?

Varghese, if you'd like to pursue, keep me in mind because I may know some local resources who I could get you in contact with. 

There are plenty of resources and tools out there to help you refine your strategies and manage your property effectively.

I found this but I can't understand what the other costs are https://www.narpm.org/members/resources/rent-vs-sell-calculator/SFH current value: $441,000Bought for (2020 new construction): $362,000 (primary residence till Nov 2023)Mortgage balance: $218,000Interest rate: 2.375% for 15-year loan (12 years left)Annual Tax, insurance and HOA: $7,000Current rent: $2950Appreciation: Reached $441K in March 2022 and has stagnated since.

There are allocation methods allowable in order to do this.

It feels spammy, but more importantly, it is devaluing Bigger Pockets as a resource, and whoever the admin is should consider this. 

I’ve heard this one mentioned as a good investor resource.  

I had a lot of luck with ASI ASI and Safeco early in my journey, and then I stumbled upon a different class of insurance companies that are more geared towards investment properties.My policies are currently underwritten by SES and they have been great to work with and very geared towards the investor.My insurance agent is a sage source of counsel on the subject and I bet he'd be a good resource for you if needed!