You might hire a property manager, use a co-hosting service, or build your own team (like I did!).

I do have a co-host, but they're not able to provide much assistance in these areas.Any advice or recommendations for finding reliable handyman services and staging help for out-of-town STR owners?

@Yoni Kaszynski, with a co-signer what I focus on is whether they are "collectible".

@Ben SyzekFor long term rentals in Colorado Springs you will need to find a deal at 50% ARV (This is very hard) or do a large down payment of 25-35%.

But generally speaking the training business is just like any other small to mid size corporation.. you only have one owner or CEO and they manage folks under them..

Do you have any friends, relatives, co-workers you like that would rent a room from you?

I got a quote from Ackerman today for to install a fairly basic alarm system for $700.

Any suggestions on alarm companies in Atlanta. Or is it best to have contractor wire it. My partner know how to do it an...

Handyman yes but for clogged toilets and such I will use a local plumbing co.

@Ben Callahan, you could find a partner who is looking to buy a similar property, be a co-signer to your partner, and have that person live in it and be a primary resident. 

We recently started a Co-Hosting business and are managing for one other person.