There are social service orgs in MD that offer free legal advise to people in such matters if they can't afford to hire an attorney.

If anyone is versed on tax benefits or implications I'd be interested in hearing that as well. 

Still talk to your CPA to understand the tax implications. 

@Peter FaulknerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Fellow landlords, have you ever rented to tenants using the social program from SafeHarbor.org?

Some people have other income sources such as Social Security, pensions, etc.

Despite high entry prices, the appreciation and social status these properties offer are unmatched.San Francisco Bay Area: The tech boom has driven luxury property prices in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Heck, we see it on the forums (and in social media) all the time and it does not even involve big words. 

Challenge is, finding a PMC that meets your expectations and is organized well enough to consistently deliver.Read on for our copy & paste advice about screening PMCs:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Others meet at events, RE meetups, or even through social media—whatever feels most natural.3️⃣ Vetting: Vetting is crucial.