Property Management Specifics

[David Buchanan]

High school math teacher here...extremely fed up with lack of funds all year round leading to tight spending during vacation.  Ready to start putting the hard work in for a  goal of starting off with small amounts of passive income. 

After lots of research I wish to buy a property beginning of summer (2016).  Now, I know I can put in the hard work by managing my own property all summer while not having to deal with school, but heading back post summer takes up a whole lot of my time.  I realize a big problem many people encounter with property managers is the selection of a great tenant.  Is it possible to say that I do the managing throughout summer, select a tenant, then once returned to school have a PM company take over?  I realize the turnaround is quick.  I am not quite sure though about the time frame in which a PM company can start managing the property.   Don't know if this post sounds insane or not.  But can hopefully get some thoughts.  

Thank You!