"And this is not even to mention the fact that if I hire a GC, a lot of what he will do is just sub out much of the work, in which case I'm basically paying him a "finders fee" for a sub that for all I know I could have found a better/cheaper one myself"......If you think that GC's make all of their profit by "accumulating" a list of sub-contractors and sitting at the coffee shop doing nothing you're so far over your head you're looking up at the Marianis Trench......

@Chris Seveney Yeah, I thought that might be an issue depending upon the (nanny) state.

I will not be an OOS investor as I am moving back to the midwest, but am still learning and want to absorb everything I can.

This could be an additional data point on top of what Jonathan suggested. 

The fact they are complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

Longer term like 30 days would be an interesting approach and if you can get above market rents from a Company, many cities are not allowing STRDo you have any examples

You could well be an undercover guy from the IRS giving me a story you're buying the place needing operating statements. 

Should be an easy Q.

If no one local has keys and she wants to mail them to you, then I suppose that would be an option.

If there's anyone in the C-Port area that would like to meet for a coffee or an afternoon at the beach, please reach out to me.