Any recommendations for contractors in the Atlanta area that preferably work with out-of-state investors?

JamesYou do not state if this is for a rental or owner occupied.    

Since we are out of state, we have to lean on a lot of information from y'all!

I read that book and bought my first out of state property right after.

It also affirmatively states the tenant has not prepaid any rent except the current month, including any type of "last month's rent in advance." 

Hi Kevin,I currently us 2 PM companies in different state and each time rent is paid, it goes to them. 

My properties are primarily in Arvada, CO, but I have a pulse on the market of regulatory environments throughout the state since I am almost entirely niched to STR investors in my business.

Given your stage of life, this could be challenging but worthwhile if you’re confident in handling the stretch.Sell, and reinvest in cash-flow rentals: Using part of the equity to generate cash flow with out-of-state rentals could create a retirement income stream now while still capturing SoCal appreciation.

With the high State tax rate in CA this will be helpful. 

My other property is in another state and has a property manager.