He left a pitch-packet with a filled-out Listing Agreement, asking to list the property for 7 days with him so he could show it to the prospective buyer.I think he's just fishing for a listing and is full of it. 

Muddy up the waters more than that and it can become impossible to leverage.  

Not only is it a bit of a pain for the m to log in each time, but because they have the username and password they can technically sign up for paid services like the NFL Ticket or use the Google account in questionable ways. 

Once before the lease signing and often at the lease signing.

only the appreciation gained during the leasing period?

Just use the built in tools and go from there.

We have done all kinds of deals on our own ranging from buying, selling, flips, BRRRRs, and now are also invested in commercial properties along with our SFR portfolio.After retiring from the Navy last summer (2023) and working in a corporate office for 18 months, I have made the leap to working for REI Nation, the country's premier turnkey investment property company.

You need to read and understand the laws that are specific to your state.

I am looking to get into the real estate game early and learn as much as possible, especially about house hacking and possibly short-term rentals.

Congrats on the remodel as I imagine it is done by now.