If you work in investments and could use an extra pair of hands, I would be glad to mow a lawn, paint a room, pull carpet, etc... in exchange for learning under you.

If you do not find a mentor from this post try a key word search for property management companies in your area and contact them directly with the above request paired with a box of donuts and a some coffee when you meet them at their office. 

This way I can still rent to two students in pairs if they rent together, and they will still have their own living space, but their rooms will essentially be connected together.

Mine is a very large over-under with a full basement, a pair of stacked 2/1s.

Besides theft, do you really want calls from people whining that they can't get their phone to pair with your soundbar?

If you are looking to sell it all off and consolidate it into one property, you will want to look into doing a portfolio sale paired with a 1031 exchange.

On the fair housing laws side - Is it possible to try to pair up same gender and similar age range tenants without violating fair housing?

If you need a second pair of eyes just to check your numbers let me know.

Assuming a newbie is able to partner up with someone to gain some experience, what type of written contract should the pair obtain?

Hey @Michael Stokes We have a couple of pairs of pileated woodpecker's around our lake house.