The top recommended around here are booked way out and I haven't had good luck with others. 

I read a lot of real estate books, I studied a lot on bigger pockets, I have family members who have done ok in real estate and its something I always knew, I wanted to get into.

Watch or listen to the podcasts, read some blogs, and definitely read some books. 

A nice carpet (not the standard rental brown crap) would save you $ and might still attract the buyer you're looking for. 

I understand this may not make a ton of sense because its higher level stuff but the a great book to check out is "Landlording on Autopilot." 

Hi John, I am in the middle of reading the book "investing in real estate with no money down" by B.Turner and he mentions that seller financing is the most suitable for homeowners who own their house free and clear otherwise there is a risk on due on sale clause.

With all due respect to the legal community:This is to serve as your 3 day notice to vacate the property at 123 Main StSigned LandlordThis meets the standard for notice in Texas. 

Just started reading one of their books as well.

Is there a standard application form for everyone? 

Time to get reading...for now...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/20-books-...Don't read them all, just one or two.