I assume the improvements are more in common areas like kitchen and bathroom isn't even showing alot of their stuff but most tenants don't care.

I'm 24 and have been working a non-RE job for close to two years.

On one hand, I am not looking to quit my job, but would love over the next few years if it wouldn't really matter if I lost my job. 

Multi families are very common due to multiple hospitals and universities.

My long-term goal is to replace my income with passive income to not have rely on my day job.

Great job. 

I have had a huge interest in real estate, specifically, investing (BRRR, short-term rentals) and most recently in developing (I realize developing is a more "advanced" strategy).I'm thinking I should hustle and reach out to real estate agencies, in hopes of snagging an entry-level job or part-time gig to learn the ropes and build relationships with local investors.

While it's not common, the rate can be changed prior to closing in certain circumstances. 

We require acceptable printed documentation of income (preferably showing year to date total earnings; hiring letter if new job plus last paystub), savings (they can redact the actual account number, but it must have enough identifying info to prove whose account it is), or whatever applies to their situation (passports, green cards, trust documents).

This is an average condition house for the neighborhood and area.I have set my screening requirements as:600-650+ credit score3 times monthly rentNo evictions, violent, or sex crimes6+ months of job historySome form rental references.I have an applicant who meets all requirements except I am unsure if he will have rental references because he told me he's couch surfing right now.