I'm an investor, flipper, and property management company owner in central CT. 

@Gene PanicciaManagement fees vary, but it's not uncommon for a PM to charge fees for managing tenant-paid utilities or coordinating repairs.

I am based in Virginia and licensing requirements here seem manageable.

I am from out of state so wanted less maintenance in the short term while I build my portfolio and grow to the point where I am comfortable hiring a manager!   

Having local family gave me a built-in support system, market familiarity, and the confidence to manage a property from a distance if needed.

Lenders, Investors, Hard Money, Partners will focus on experience and risk, so bringing value by finding great deals or managing renovations, can help you break in.Keep refining your approach and connecting with the right people!

Are you aiming to build a significant portfolio over time, or do you plan to keep it more manageable with just a couple of rentals?

You likely don't have the net worth, proper LLC management or proper separation of personal interests to make this an effective approach. there numerous BP threads you can search to get more insights. tldr - keep under personal name and get a good umbrella plan. 

Quote from @Noah Laker: I'm a local broker and investor, and manage 100+ Airbnb properties for clients.

Quote from @Brandon Blackmon: @Bruce Woodruff 100% the answer I'm looking.... a solid GC, has a 20-25% markup to I would for sure know going into this that these are private companies and they can set their own fees.