Every person and situation can be unique.

I'm interested in connecting with other investors and investor-friendly real estate agents, focusing in MTRs in Kansas City.I'm interested in a 2-bedroom house (SFR or duplex), ideally near hospitals and/or universities and research centers.Are there any real estate agents you would recommend from personal experience?

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

I dont post on facebook personally as I cant figure out how it works and or follow it.

'Individual Taxpayer Identification Number' (ITIN) for each owner of the property (Each person listed on the property deed).

I’m curious how this situation was handled.Thank you  I would not cover any damage to personal belongings if you have a renter's insurance clause in your lease.

Hi Warren,  I've only heard positive reviews about M&M but have not personally used them.  

Find out the average lease time for your market and for the person asking you to sign.

the best beginner options are a house hack or live-in flip - with that said though, i realize that (1) not everyone's life or family situation permits this, and (2) some markets have many more small multifamily properties than others. 

Quote from @Melissa Rivera: When a tenant is late, your policy should be that payments must be in full and with a money order or cashiers check.I would contact the tenant and tell them you will not accept or cash the personal check.