(I'm sticking to a a rough full-time hours estimate for this post but you CAN hire a part-time worker too, of course, as your work increases and the position becomes full-time)Keep in mind that you're providing someone employment and an income that they'll rely on.

A living trust can be a great tool to not only let you dictate the future of your hard earned real estate portfolio while you are still alive but can help reduce estate taxes, ensure a step-up in basis of your properties to eliminate or reduce capital gains and avoid reassessment of your properties when you die so there won’t be a large increase in property taxes.Long story short, please go see an estate planning attorney!

They have a clause in the contract that will forbid any rent increases or evictions for one year.  

I think many syndicators offer coaching programs as a deals to increase deal-flow.

It is part tech so the value could also increase or decrease with any new updates.

Your opportunities will increase (choices of syndications) if you are accredited investor. 

Am I able to adjust (increase to current market value) the current tenants rent even though a contract is already in place with the previous owner? 

. $10K may sound a lot but that home increased value by 1.5M more so it is an investment.

This is important because it also improves the attractiveness of your listing and increases bookings.

If you know the parties that increases the likelihood that whatever happens ... happens outside of closing.Recommend you get up to speed on what is legit in your state and how to protect your interests.