Way to go--smart and creative response to the situation! 

Many resorts will allow owners to either rent on their own or use a management company of their choice.

Welcome to the community @Timothy Choice, you can connect with local investors here https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet

I have lots of clients in the same boat- just getting started and trying to make the best possible choices as they move forward.

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum... it was a tough choice.

Offended shouldn't be part of the equation especially for a buyer.I would say that some people have  looked at enough houses to know and make a choice so the wife not seeing would not worry me as much, she could be out of town. 

@Anthony Chara You are right, pardon my word choice.

But, are the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) easy to deal with? 

That is also the best way to rate shop: have everyone hold rate constant and tell you cost or credit for the rate of your choice.

(By mentoring, I don't mean holding my hand; I have done a lot of research and am fairly smart (or so I like to think 😀) but you obviously can't learn everything from books and research.)