You seem very green, I would highly suggest finding a property management company to do this for your while you learn the ropes and how things work.However, you can also get a copy of "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" by Brandon Turner, and get some really good information.The main one's to consider are:Background check - totally clear, or will you allow certain thingsEviction history - totally clear, or will you allow if no evictions for last xx yearsIncome Requirement - usually 3x the cost of rentCredit History - totally clear, or will you allow certain thingsPets - yes or no, size, type, number of pets allowed, extra pet deposit/feeAgain, I highly suggest a property manager to assist you with this.

If you’re focused on building capital quickly while you’re young, flipping properties could be your main strategy for now, with rental properties as part of a longer-term plan to balance risk and reward.

Main attraction was flat rate management fees vs % that everyone else charges.

The main thing for Baltimore will be financing.

We keep the main house separate by locking the door between the bedroom and our living area, so guests only have access to their room.

They want the heating element to be inspected however we know it is working properly and the main heat/AC for their unit is the mini split, not the thermostat.

You might see investors / main contractors hauling debre away in their pickup trucks late evenings and sunday... 

Are you using Buildium for your accounting records and for tax purposes?  

In-unit laundry is a must-have, and high-speed internet is essential for your guests, especially those staying for work purposes.

I’ve worked with my main contractor for about 22 years and trust him immensely.