The biggest problem you are likely going to face is finding someone to insure it. Most companies shy away from stand alone rented dwellings unless they have your principal residence.
Rental agreements are pretty easy, do a google search as their are tons out there.
No idea bout capital gains.
Only thing I know about finances is with the damage deposit, you will have to pay that back when they leave (obviously) minus any damage they have down outside normal wear and tear and you have to pay them interest on it I believe.
The amount to charge is hard to say, for a full sized house I can see you getting away with 1600/mnth easy. Seems like that is the average rental income coverage I do for most of my clients.
The only items you listed that you are leaving in that are going to make any kind of differnce would the microwave and washer/dryer. Most of the other items you would expect to see (major appliances) in any rented dwelling and 9 times out of 10, the tenants would have their own tables and such. Not sure having the extras outside of the washer/dryer would make any difference.
Renting tips-Hmmmm, visit the place as often as you are allowed to under rental law. Make sure you do a background check on any tenants as you are leaving your most valuable possesion in strangers hands. Do insist they take out tenants insurance as most rented dwelling policies do not cover damage done by tenants.
That's about all I have for ya
