What were the actual performance numbers, and what might have been the cost of management if it was professionally managed.

It's essential to build a team of professionals, property managers, real estate agents, and contractors who specialize in investment properties.

You might be able to find a lot of this info online, on YouTube, here, etc and piece it together however as a busy professional I didn't have the time personally to try and fail - nothing wrong about choosing that path however I knew I didn't have time and I was in peace with hiring a coach to help me through my first deal, 8k is affordable in comparison with the 30,40,50k programs out there.

You'll see a ton of people make money on the connection to the realtor, investor, and/or professional versus being them him/herself.

Readers should seek professional advice.

So as a 'reward' for tenants being good, I paid to have professionals go steam clean the carpet twice a year.

I’ve been considering it for a long-term rental, AirBnB, or even a short-term rental for professionals.

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

Once you have that agent they will be in your corner the whole time, they will have connection to professionals in trades, they will have the experience to guide you through tough decisions and be your second set of eyes on every thing.   

I have read that you can contact  the nearest hospitals  and offer services, so how is this done successfully out if state and what are other means for the example staffing agencies.