We also allow them to have a US-based guarantor if those criteria are not met.

If you plan to live in the property, you may have a better (IMO) option of using section 121 to avoid cap gains taxes up to $250k filing as an individual, $500k as a married couple.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

"Terminate on Sale" clauses are rarely allowed by the courts with residential leases.The good news is, many tenants don't know this.So, we always politely ask tenants to sign our lease, ask if they want to extend them and try to reasonably increase the rent.We don't recommend abusing this with strong-arm tactics.

It certainly can have a lot less stress and allows you to be more flexible/react quicker.I also agree with your statement regarding training.

They have a Zillow Rental Manager but this is only a platform to allow a property owner to list their property for rent on Zillow.

This allowed us to get more serious tenants and we wouldn't waste time.

These gatherings provide an invaluable opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in your local market who can offer firsthand advice and insights to support you on your real estate journey.Similar to the wealth of resources available within the BiggerPockets community, NCREIA offers a multitude of tools and resources to assist you in your endeavors.

If your lease does not contain a provision allowing you to terminate the lease, due to the tenant's unhappiness with the unit, you probably could not do this.

Open a clothes shop, open a coffee shop, make money on ebay, become a used car salesperson- there are many things that allow you to make money besides this.