@Gregory HerbertThis is why you use a property manager….I don’t want to be a pilot, a doctor, a plumber or a roofer - thus I hire them to do the job I need done.

Tenants would have to refill cards at the management office.

The area in your target country where you have a group of people dedicated to help you through acquisition and management of your rental trumps nearly every other consideration when trying to narrow down a location in my opinion. 

I self managed and I live out of state. 

If someone can recommend a property manager in this area that is reputable and reasonable, I would greatly appreciate it.

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

Do any of you have recommendations for solid:-contractors-insurance agents-attorneys-property management company-mortgage brokers?

In situations as so, what should property management services would be put work here to earn their keep to get the property rented.

You don't have to give him a reason and you could talk to a property manager if you want to hire them to deal with it. 

You can get a free account with TenantCloud or other management software, enter your property once, click a button, and it will be published out to multiple sites at once.Knowing the market requires regular research.