Is this a lesson to be learned that people will take you for a fool, and I should have engaged eviction proceedings immediately?

I'm trying to figure out timing of engaging professionals to help out as well so as not to burn money in pursuit costs or to engage people too early in the process.  

Social security card?

I'm trying to gauge any interest in a monthly Alaska Bigger Pockets meet-up social event in the greater Anchorage area or if there is one already I don't know about.  

Luckily I reached out friends/family and made posts on social media which led to me being able to have one side rented at the time of close.I felt that this was not the best way to go about it and was wondering what other methods people in similar situations have used..I tried asking  permission from current owner to advertise "for rent" on Zillow but did not ever receive a response..

Social media marketing, direct mail, website marketing, social videos (FB, YouTube, IG, etc.).  

Fast forward a few months, I'm a part of the BP community and had the opportunity to virtually meet several awesome like-minded individuals, engaging in conversations sharing insights of our experiences in the industry.

It does not go well with the bosses and also coworkers who may end up pulling in extra work while the employee engages in his/her side hustle.

I'm a Missoula Montana real estate investor and am interesting in networking, as well as finding anyone wholesaling or engaged in direct mailing and/or other lead generation.

I am a rookie at real estate investing and would like help on how we should announce to our friends and family we are interested in purchasing rental properties in our area. We are specifically looking for duplex and ...