You now don't seem like the type of person most of us would accept a recommendation from.

Also, the transunion credit and background check is almost $50 per person.

I highly suggest as many in-person networking events as possible! 

Also, personalized post card size info/thank you card with the top 5 restaurant/bars or attractions in the area.

That will be the best spot to meet an investor friendly agent in person or at least meet other investors in your markets that can help connect you to the right agents.

This is a very personal question that is difficult to answer. 

There are legal requirements for disposing personal property left behind by a tenant.

@Levi Perl Since your single-member LLC (SMLLC) is a disregarded entity, all rental income or losses are reported directly on your personal tax return rather than at the LLC level.

On more than one occasion I’ve talked with a person or two that was offering real estate coaching and I found out very quickly that either it was not what they were advertising or they was not far enough along to be coaching anyone except maybe a complete newbie or maybe it wasn’t the strategy for me.Anyway, that’s my ramble for this morning.

You must report rental income on Schedule E and can deduct rental expenses like repairs, maintenance, property taxes, mortgage interest (allocated between personal and rental use), and depreciation for the rented portion.