I'm looking for a basic cleaning service for a short term rental (air bnb) in Jacksonville, FL.

There may be a commission involved, but at least you'll have the right audience of buyers. 

Cleaning - unless you are living there be sure to get an awesome cleaning lady.

It gets a little involved and believe others may do it differently.

. - so easy to clean as there are no seams for gunk or smells to work into.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Any thoughts on getting eyes on this property from several contractors without getting PM's involved- or do I just need to get a property manager that is willing to put a lock box on without signing a contract with us.

Would you suggest any other tactics that involve buying but not completely in cash?

ZERO vested interest in getting the right personDeal with the vacancy (it also gives you some time to deal with deferred maintenance, clean it up, paint etc etc) and find you own tenant.

The advice to clean up your finances before doing this is well grounded.Lots of gurus promote real estate investing, especially wholesaling, as a quick and easy path to piles of cash.