However, I am unsure on how to go about finding the proper handyman/maintenance guy/management team to help run any out-of-state investments I make.

You could also go work as a buyers agent on a top producers team and do closings that way.

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Specifics on how to start are all appreciated!

LoanGuys has a team of loan officers that help borrowers with their financing needs.

I was to start assembling a team together and am looking for any recommendations of contractors that will offer a little bit more hand-holding, as I am still fairly new to this process. 

I'm in a team who does these deals and we have a team of "door knockers" who go back weekly till the auction, they file bankruptcy which only delays 3+/- months 100% chance that the lender will as that their mortgage is removed from the bankruptcy they file NOD yet again.   

Does anyone know of a dscr lender that will allow for seasoned money for a down payment and a really good property manager in Ohio specifically in Columbus, Cin, and Cleveland?  

-To your success,The RTR team!

LLCs are normal for CRE, so you divvy up the ownership interest how you and your capital partner(s) see fit.What's your specific question?