So you can DIY and realistically chances are quite low that you'd have any issues, but if the IRS reviews it the fines and penalties will significantly outweigh saving some money by not having it done professionally plus you're either gonna leave a lot on the table or overstate which is a surefire way to get audited.

Let me summarize the main issues here for everyone's benefit.

What else can i ask just to prevent potential issues with a tenant.  

I have found that evictions in Virginia are simple enough and the landlord/tenant law is well enough documented that there is no need for an attorney.

Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice about the management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - tells you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.

Landlords in NJ are required to have their rental properties built prior to 1978 inspected for lead based paint  by July 22, 2024 per a Phil Murphy signed law in 2021. 

Sometimes I contact people with a question about their experience, and often they are happy to answer, but this doesn't create any momentum to build a relationship in the long run.I'm actually considering moving somewhere else where there are more opportunities (e.g. more REI meetups), but I'm not sure this will automatically solve the issue I described for the LinkedIn approach.

I recommend Matt Beam and Andrew Goodermote with Scolieri-Beam Law Group, they are great with lease disputes and tenant disputes. 

I am looking to get an inspection done just to verify that the plumbing is not going to be an issue. 

Virginia has passed a law saying wholesalers are required to have a real estate license.