Transitioning from a home to a rental property!

[Sara Hill]

I am currently working on the preparation for property from a home to a rental property! Aside from the big picture things like finding tenants and property management I am wondering what people have learned doing the same thing. What are the things that you wish someone had warned you about ahead of time?

This is obviously pretty broad, but I'd love to hear about anything from insurance policy ideas to remembering to get the place professionally cleaned--seriously anything. Additionally, my property is in an HOA, so if anyone has specific tips relative to that I am all ears!

Thank you in advance!