i've been meaning to check out the 'straight up chicago' podcast about the rental market out there. to learn about property mgmt in general, two BP personalities have a book on preorder right now about self management, it should be showing in the bookstore on here, that will be a good one! 

My thoughts exactly and I look forward to checking out what you created.  

Before choosing a turnkey service/company, I'd use the search feature here to find past posts like this one where members share their experiences.I am a big fan of creating and following standard operating procedures in my business.

We often end up finding out their credit score or income doesn't cut it only after we've shown them around, which honestly feels like a bit of a time sink.So, I was thinking, whenever someone hits us up on Zillow wanting to check out the place, maybe I could just ask upfront if their credit score is over 600 and if they're pulling in more than $6,000 a month.

You might want to check with them and see if there is that much demand.That is definitely a niche product and you are a saint if you want to take on 200 Section 8 tenants and housing authorities. 

If you are still young enough to put in 20 years as a doc check out UMC if you want to qualify for a real pension as a government employee.

Moreover I like to make sure they are happy along the way by checking in, sending gifts on holidays etc.

Many investors have standard depreciation and expenses in excess of rental income.  

Rent it out standard or to short term to tourists, hospitals near the property and an area where people go to retire.

I’d check your lease language to make sure you are clearly stating this as a pet fee and not a deposit if you are not returning the funds at the end of the lease.