Quote from @Shameka Henson: Hey Ya'll, thank you to everyone for so many informative responses and actually reaching out in text or callsSo I'm getting my first BRRRR ready for the appraisal process and need some tips and tricks.Some tips I've heard - 1. do Not put keyed locks on rooms if you plan to rent by the rooms (put them on afterwards)2.

Winning buyers had escalation clauses, waived inspections, and appraisal-gap addenda.

Thanks for the tips Ashish!

Any tips and recommendations would be helpful thank you.  

A pre-approval letter from a reputable, local lender carries significant weight.Consider an Escalation Clause: This shows you're serious about competing.

I’d love tips from others in similar markets:What platforms or methods have worked best for attracting quality tenants in small towns?

I'm looking for some tips/things to note when first buying a rental property, such as closing cost estimations/other fees, process of applying for a loan, when to apply for a loan (make the offer then get the loan?)

A couple tips:1.

Any tips on where to get started would be greatly appreciated - originally looked into house hacking but we aren't sure we want to down size from a house into a duplex as we enjoy our privacy. 

Unfortunately, your recent actions appear to contradict those standards.In light of this, I am preparing to take the following steps:Filing a Formal Complaint with the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing outlining the details of your conduct.Submitting an Ethics Complaint with the Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS® (ACAR) should you be a member, to address the breach of ethical standards.Should this behavior persist or escalate, I will also explore legal options to ensure this matter is handled appropriately.I would prefer to resolve this matter amicably.