Do they offer to help you collect or file a claim against them?

Only one tenant smokes and it fills the other units quickly. 

There's a specific forum for House Hacking.You'll want to spend some time reading through there as it's a common topic.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

It's up to you how far to take this though.When we're faced with this, we try to hold the tenants accountable, by pushing hard to do self-showings.- Who better to show the house and speak positively about than a current tenant?

It's a good idea to schedule your own safety inspections, including checking for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.3.

I would never form an entity with them when I can do it online with a firm that charges a fraction of what they charge).

I own property and do interior design for rental and investment properties so I stay up to date from my clients and local events I attend through RE associations and meetups which I recommend.

If you have the budget for repairs if you rent it out, definitely rent it out!

The best way to get experience is to do the thing.