You have the choice to explore the neighborhood, connect with a local agent, or conduct online searches.

🙌While big brokers play a major role in snagging deals, there are other avenues to explore for off-market gems.

Additionally if someone is aware of good rental management local companies, let me know. 

They are substantially changing other terms in the lease by asking for an additional option to renew, asking us to refund the security deposit, asking us to allow assignment without our consent, and insisting on us paying a commission amounting to almost $10K for the privilege of giving up all that.I just wanted a sanity check that this should not be all that difficult or onerous on us!

My property is 2 bed 2 bath with an additional bed in the upstairs loft.

It sounds like you're in a challenging situation, but there may be some options to explore before considering selling your home.

Feel free to contact them directly and explore the various projects they are working on.

I am starting from ground zero, with no prior background or capital to invest, but with a strong desire to create passive income for my family.I currently work as a middle school teacher in California, and while I love my profession, I have a strong desire to explore avenues that could potentially provide financial stability and additional income streams.

There is more leg work with Section 8, so yes most Property Managers will charge for the additional work.

OK, yes house hacking means you are living there and renting additional rooms or units from under the same roof.