@Mario MoralesI think this is a common question and the value that an agent will bring will vary by individual needs.

Most of the ultra wealthy individuals sacrifice a lot to obtain their wealth, and I won’t make those same sacrifices.Similarly, I don’t desire to have 5% body fat because I don’t want to put in the effort required for it.I understand that ultra wealthy is subjective, but the main point stands. 

BiggerPockets or LinkedIn can also help you connect with like-minded individuals. 

Use caution when borrowing against your stock portfolio, especially if it's a high volatility portfolio comprised of individual companies.

A mid-term rental could be an great option during the 6-7 months you're away since it appeals to traveling professionals, remote workers, or individuals relocating and offers stable income without the constant turnover of short-term rentals.

@Kyle Kulhanek Are you planning to transfer the property into an LLC owned by both individuals on title? 

Like you, I’m diving into books and podcasts, but I also believe there’s immense value in learning alongside others and gaining hands-on experience.I’m in the process of connecting with like-minded individuals to create a community of new investors who are eager to learn, share knowledge, and even collaborate on deals.

Typically, we conduct background checks on only the individuals who are responsible for the lease (primary resident) and/or cosigners.

we did this a lot pre 07  in that year Oregon WA and then CA made laws that had lots of teeth about dealing with those in foreclosure.. so we just stopped doing it risk was not worth it.I cant see how an individual can do this really..

Sometimes credit is not indicative of their level of responsibility.