For example, I know many neighborhoods in Sedona are turning anti-AirBnB.

Just because you can do a given task, doesn't mean it makes sense for you to do it yourself.

Just because you can do a given task, doesn't mean it makes sense for you to do it yourself.

In this scenario, can you describe one or two actions you would take that would make all other tasks easier or not needed?

Not just the moratoriums and cancel rent, but social media has become an echo chamber of anti-landlord rhetoric.   

"IF" you place your personal residence in a Land Trust for "Estate Planning Purposes"(worded exactly like that) your bank should work with you on accomplishing the task. 

. - Will a general contractor be willing to talk to me before the above two tasks?

However, I’m not sure how to accomplish certain tasks while out of state, such as performing a walkthrough with the tenants, handing over the keys, etc (or, maybe these aren’t needed…comments welcome!).

List each task and assign a timeline to it...schedule out the remaining job. 

This is a task you will have to do regardless however, some brokerages offer discount codes on your licensing course.