There are cheaper money sources.

Is it critical to find a real estate agent that is a RE investor themselves?

Of addition sources beyond just bigger pockets to learn.

I would say HR department source of issue as it is really odd that they would add commentary or not confirm likely to keep working same hours.

You will also learn management and maintenance or at least build up a reliable source of folks to trust for those endeavors.

Will they do all of the following:Ask for YTD paystub & W-2Verify employmentObtain bank statement to cross-reference payroll depositsVerify rent payments & lease violations with last two landlords and verify they are the property ownersMost won't.So, either learn to screen applicants yourself (plenty of source material here on BP including our blogs https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/93296-how-to-screen-applicants-like-a-pro-part-1-verifying-credit-reportsOr screen & hire a PMC to do it for you.

Not sure how the heating/cooling is in this home but perhaps you’d consider looking at your states green incentives for installing a heating & cooling air source to your tenants spaces.

And Zillow is the dominant listing source, at least around here.

Hello All,I am looking for referrals on sources, readings, data, etc on how to increase your rental property value after purchase.

What I know from listening to a month of Biggerpockets podcasts: Private money is cash you borrow from a business partner/partners, investors or other private source.