Zillow can help you screen tenants for free ensure prospective tenants have;(A) Decent credit (Don't expect an 800-credit score from someone renting a room)(B) 3x or more in income than the monthly rent cost.

Quote from @Bill B.: Is there a reason she doesn’t want to list with her PM?

You only need to sign a new lease when (a) the original can't be located, or (b) there are enough changes to justify a new contract. 

Pick an asset class: Class A, B, C & D properties, research pros & cons, pick one to focus onPick a real estate market that matches your resources & goalsContact local agents & PMC’s to start sending you listings to analyzeAnalyze a few deals weekly, get comfortable with the market and refine what you're looking for

Use A/B testing to see which ads perform better and adjust your strategy accordingly.

We have had to do this about 5 times and it has worked each time.But - I always tell my clients: "have a plan B". 

I'm planning to buy a SFH in Huntsville in the next 2 months so I'm looking to understand more about the area.My goal is to buy in a B/C class neighborhood for a deal that is expected to be cash flow even.

Originally posted by @Shenice B.

Do they look like Class B or Class C on Class D patrons.

HI @Mike Morgan, I may take you up on that; what's the avg. for 3/2 SFH's in B-class neighborhoods there?