Can you own a rental without actually being a lanlord?

[Ashley Burks]

I know, sounds silly! I want to purchase a rental property (4 units) without actually tending to the day-to-day responsibilities. I don't know much about property maintenance (cutting grass, gutters, appliance issues and etc...). I don't currently own a home so this would be an entirely new experience for me (I want the first property I purchase to be an investment property). 

Another investor told me to use a management company to manage the property. What are you thoughts on this? Do I need to have handy-man skills in order to own a rental property? 

Any thoughts, insight, and advice would be helpful! :-)