I actually cleaned the unit once when I moved out by hiring a professional cleaner. 

Unless you are a seasoned real estate investor with professional title searching skills, I wouldn't do this.

Review your loan agreement for restrictions, and consult legal and tax professionals to ensure compliance and protect your interests.In C State, you can elect to file MMLLC as disregarded entity for tax reasons.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Many challenges can be avoided if you work with someone that can give you professional guidance in the market you choose.

Knowing what i know today, I always encourage new investors to do their first investments with professional guidance if you can find it -not so much the guru courses, but a personal approach from a genuinely experienced investor in the market you are entering.

You are soliciting professional advice from people who know what they are talking about and you can take it or leave it.

They sound like regular conversations where the RE professional/investor is genuinely interested in discovering the seller's pain points to help find a solution.All the best!

Members span the gamut from "mom and pops" to large professional management corporations. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?