However, it is only day 1, so I will have to see how it goes and what other lessons I learn.I did also put together house rules, and go over everything with the tenant upon arrival (I did talk about any "rules" during the final interview to make sure we were both clear on expectations), and provided a written copy.

If you see someone violating the rules, create a post with "@moderators" and we will receive a notification and respond.Again, welcome to Biggerpockets and happy investing!

Every states reciprocity agreements are different.As a general rule, the easiest and quickest states to get brokers licenses in have the least amount of reciprocity.

It pays to know the rules, what you can build, the busy times, and to run it well.

I use tenantbackgroundsearch.com, although many of the vendors provide automated reports that are nearly identical. 

Guests review you based on 3 categories, cleanliness, house rules, and communication.

This probably has to do with the new rules that went into effect after the NAR Settlement that went into effect this summer.  

Put locks on each bedroom door so individual tenants have security of their personal belongings.You need a really good set of rules regarding shared common space, cleaning, kitchen use, bathroom use, etc.Be very clear about the rules up front, and selective about who you put in there.

I'd focus on sales trends, rental yields, and local rules.

People still do it, but always a risk if you try to go around the city rules and regs.