Simplified REI meet ups hosts them all over the state monthly.

Real Estate Broker for a very long time and have been investing out of state for the last 10 years, I also self manage my rental units in Lansing MI. 

However, given our current state I'm preparing to set-up my own website and/or post on various channels that don't appear to offer the host insurance and I know asking the Guest for security deposit or to run background checks can be a deterrent for short stays.

If they said "X" on the call, put that in the email and ask to confirm where in the contract/ppm etc. it states that. 

There are so many so be sure to filter by your location. 4) Review Dave Meyer’s The State of Real Estate Investing Report 2024 (in your resource page as a member of BiggerPockets!)

Any other tips on self-managing D properties from out of state?

As @Dmitriy Fomichenko (who is a true 401k expert) stated, you can have an elective deferral of 100% of your SE compensation.

That said, you stated, "I can't take a screenshot and add my wife's name" because they want an actual statement.

In other states, I am not sure.

I’ve charged her with the fees and a second set a of fees will be charged on the 15th but my lease states I have the right to take legal action of course.