Short term rental for out of state investor ( management company?

[Todd Kime]

Just trying to get some pointers from anyone that is an out of state investor..Can you manage your property from remote without using a property manager ?   if so,  what has helped you do this and do it effectively?   I have read post where owners are not there during check in etc…. Let me know how you handle yours if you can… much appreciated thanks. 
also if you are not in the area,  what if something comes up during their stay, how do you handle that?   on call maintenance person?
thanks again 

Oh ,  also this is not on the same subject and I know lots have different methods.. but if you do it yourself.. what software do you like best to help with your check in , check out emails etc… also help with your cash flow, expenses to keep track of that…lodgify?  

Thanks