We have seen that having a professional marketing piece builds credibility which is invaluable in this business. 

However college kids or young professionals will most likely not care.In Danbury you have to look out for hidden gems.

The area has attracted a lot of new young professionals with their work from home marketing that gives $10,000 to qualified families to help them establish themselves in the area.

Are they being professionally managed or DIY managed?

We do a lot of mid term rentals from universities near by, and traveling professionals.

I will still sign up for it as it seems to be one of the main sites dedicated to traveling professionals.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Hiring a lawyer sounds expensive, but it is way cheaper than hiring a amateur (in this case yourself) who costs you money and provides no results (and then you need to hire a professional anyway).My personal philosophy is to "do it right, or do it twice" and its way cheaper to do it right once. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Stay professional in all communication.