3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

I would also check to make sure the gutters/downspouts are all working properly outside.

Check them out and if you have any other questions feel free to message me.

I checked with the town and we are within the setback requirements to build above the garage.

For a simple CRM, check Etsy.

If you are looking for large multi investing, also check out Brad Sumrok, he was the chief trainer at LU before Steve and also now has a training company. 

I would assume so, but it's best to check with the lender to see how they interpret official FHA guidelines which read:"Net Self-Sufficiency Rental Income is calculated by using the Appraiser’s estimate of fair market rent from all units, including the unit the Borrower chooses for occupancy, and subtracting the greater of the Appraiser’s estimate for vacancies and maintenance, or 25 percent of the fair market rent."

@Alex Clark check out the OH market

I self managed the property though I also had people in it that I knew pretty well and I made sure to have some other trusted agents in the area that could check on things for me when I was out to sea. 

We found great tenants on Zillow, background checks from Avail.co were inexpensive and easy (you make the applicant pay for it).