The most recent was the fridge and they stated the freezer portion still works but they are sending someone out to take a look and see if it’s renters fault or if it’s just the components going bad.

I suspect it was implied this would be the cost if a major component needed to be replaced.

Social security card?

I'm trying to gauge any interest in a monthly Alaska Bigger Pockets meet-up social event in the greater Anchorage area or if there is one already I don't know about.  

Luckily I reached out friends/family and made posts on social media which led to me being able to have one side rented at the time of close.I felt that this was not the best way to go about it and was wondering what other methods people in similar situations have used..I tried asking  permission from current owner to advertise "for rent" on Zillow but did not ever receive a response..

Social media marketing, direct mail, website marketing, social videos (FB, YouTube, IG, etc.).  

Knowing the numbers is one of the most important components. 

Use the average life span of each component, divide the cost by # of years and use that annual cost added up as your "Reserves", and then add Maintenance costs on top of that...

I'm very careful posting on Social Platforms as well.Good luck with your new W2.

Again, if you use a good real estate agent, they should have 3-4 good, reliable, fair contractors for each major component of a housing unit on speed dial.