Can you refer me to any resources, or any search terms for me to chase on youtube university, so I can learn more about vetting operators in these spaces? 

"The provisions of this article shall not apply to any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation who, as a bona fide owner or lessor, shall perform any of the aforesaid acts with reference to property owned by him."

Get good tenants that won’t likely cause issue (background check, credit check, references, pay stubs).

Maybe you should define Southern MD,  because I see some people referring to places that I wouldn't consider to be Southern MD.  

I contacted one of my local agents here and she told me to refer to her coaching program assistant.

So for example:  NNN usually refers to taxes, insurance, and maintenance. 

House hacking is a term some people here use to refer to getting a roommate in your own home. 

When I became aware I had to severely change my rental criteria from "dude, you seem ok to me" to Show me your references, job pay stubs, credit history with no R2's, ete, etc, etc,.

The tenants must have a strong application and a landlord reference with the cat, pay a larger deposit and higher rent, and they are inspected more often.Nothing will stop the odor.

See if they are allowed to answer or if they refer you back to your advisor.