From my experience, if your rental is priced correctly, is listed on zillow and you are responsive to inquiries with the ability to show the property hiring a real estate agent is not necessary. 

However, if you slowly adjust pricing in anticipation of a surge in demand you will experience greater returns.

Does anyone has experience working with "The Lender" to finance a short term rental property?

Does anyone have any experience in buying OYO/community apartments?

That's all I'm trying to provide here - my experience with it and proof that it works.

In my experiences, again from a while ago, while these individuals are technically licensed real estate agents, when I was leasing space for a landlord, I never referred to the tenant reps as agents.  

Similar to my previous question on Wi-Fi locks, what are people's experiences with modern thermostats?

You can prove the leak is fixed.In my experience with different water companies, they will credit you the leaked water amount.Then, if this is a no go, pay the extra water bill and keep proof that you paid it and why.

Just the post I was looking for....I'm in a similar state as Jeff....got some capital that I want to deploy but have no experience in the HML sector

The first deal is always a great learning experience and you will learn how to navigate the issues that may arise!