I feel like it would be great to trust a property management company on all of this, but it would be hard not to step in if you could do a better job at screening bad tenants (eg screening HUGE future problems).I initially managed properties myself, but now I delegate that responsibility to my business partner, personal assistant, or a property manager at my brokerage.Most PMs I know will send you an applicant for final approval and you can get on the phone with them and ask them questions

Especially without approval from anyone? 

I hired an IRA-approved valuation company to value that note at that time.

You could always put something in the lease that allows them with permission and approval of your insurance.

The article quotes: "The DHC regularly takes many months to initiate payments or approve rent increases and rarely responds to landlords’ messages."

When offers come in, prioritize pre-approved or cash buyers for a faster closing process, negotiating where needed to maximize your profit.Finally, conduct a post-sale analysis to evaluate your financials, noting how actual costs, timelines, and profits compared to your initial projections.

You should keep saving, get pre-approved so you know where you stand, and start working with an investor-friendly agent to show you homes so you get some reps in.

Borrowers will be provided an upfront disclosure detailing this information.Contractor(s) Acceptance: Ø does not “approve” contractors or refer contractors.

Do you want to build it to code and get it approved by the county? 

Different houses have different approved uses.