Does anyone have any other recommendations for tools?

You also might make some useful connections for buying supplies from HfH's ReStore in the future.I don't have any DIY projects at the moment, but I'll keep you in mind if a good learning opportunity for you comes along.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

our first exit strategy was to sell own a wrap around mortgage creating a second note and financing our desired equity position but to find the end buyer was a challenge so we decided to rent it out after 3 months of vacancy Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

A couple of years ago, I was working for an investor and asked for PM recommendations for Chicago. 

Please help me out and send recommendations.

I recommend reading Daniel Rusteen's book "Optimize Your BNB" and learn how to be an awesome HOST.

so as a landlord i have to supply a working fridge for tenant too?

Supply your lender or broker with a track record of your deal experience and scope of work to get the most accurate quotes!

As a manager, I would recommend that you hire someone locally to do the design & furnish & install.