Local credit union.

We all know we can keep thinking about what we want to do but putting it into action is an entire other ball game.What are your top 3 actionable items for a complete beginner who feels lost in the sense of being in a small town and no really local groups where one can shadow or work with?

Depends on your local municipality

Your best option is to go to local RE meetups.

Do you need a local co-host to help you with that?

An alternative I’ve heard advertised on the rental income podcast is the guarantors…https://www.theguarantors.com/I only suggest them as I’ve heard them advertise where landlords are and haven’t heard of Rhino. 

This isn't just about keeping things organized; it's your safety net if things escalate legally.Legal Grounds Check: It's wise to touch base with a legal expert familiar with your local landlord-tenant laws.

Join local meetups, read books, listen to podcasts, find a mentor once you have a base level of knowledge.

I want to be sure to be able to secure it with the real estate.You may want to have a local real estate attorney draft it up.

Take care of anything that needs to be done to your condo while you're advertising the vacancy and showing the unit to prospective tenants.If you get a good, tidy tenant -- which you can verify if you have an opportunity to visit after the tenant has moved in -- you may be able to advertise the unit near the end of the tenant's term and get the tenant to show the unit.