Regarding HOA screenings - completely normal. 

You've also got a monthly meetup normally with Robert Martinez at Rockstar Capital.   

Is it normal to task them to get multiple quotes?

Is that normal in your area for apts not to be rented within a couple days?

They would normally look at the whole chain of title and see where the defects are. 

I would look at other factors like how long they have held the job, how long they have stayed at other addresses, and normal established criteria.

The problem is that with people we know, we are able to do the job without always following the strict guidelines that a normal landlord would have to follow.My question is, now that I'm getting a second property, renting to people I don't know, I want to go back to being as professional as possible, following the right routes, and doing the right things.Are there any forum posts that you guys suggest, in relation to my duties, responsibilities of a landlord, or just tips and things you do to come across as the best possible.Some examples may be;-Do I have to provide snow clearing and salt during the winter months?

Also, just advertise it the normal way. 

I know this happens but title companies have gotten a lot better at not doing this.. its normally buyers funds that get stolen on the way TO the title company not money leaving the title company.. big boo boo there

The property is zoned appropriately to allow this (allows SFH, 2/3/4/10/50/100 unit complexes, co-ops, literally everything) and would require only a site plan change application (to change from current county duplex/triplex status to fourplex status) and normal renovation building permits.