With these it is especially important to ensure that all units are legal as rental units.

Then you'll also need to ensure you have an emergency fund.

I know most of them... then when its quiet ask them if you could run some deals by them some time.Rod Nylund is a big player there and nice guy he will talk to you. 

If nothing else find out who some of the big players are and reach out to them and ask what their biggest problem is and how you can best be a solution to them, a great place to start can be as a helpful hand and learn everything you can from that "big fish". 

Are you a cash flow player or value add?

Just like I check to make sure utilities are in their name before handing over keys I also check to ensure their renters insurance is active. 

I would however love to hear other people's thoughts and experiences with screening listing agents to ensure they have the fastest turn and get the best tenants? 

So for example installing noise detectors to ensure people aren't throwing parties or being disruptive. 

Just ensure that you have adequate reserves if/when the bad day hits -- My personal reserves for all of my investments is 6 months of expenses. 

But the law is the law and all you can do is ensure they comply with it.Even though you have to permit the animal and you can't charge for it, you can set rules and violations may result in a fine, removal of the animal, or termination of the lease.