Most landlords do not want to hire a "one person show", so you have to exude confidence and competence. 

(They said) I'm suffering from information overload lol.

I ended my contact with my past property manager and I need to get information from them to file for collection for a past tenant.

Consider consulting with a real estate professional or financial advisor to help make an informed decision based on your individual circumstances and goals. 

In most states, auction bidders don’t have any opportunity to view the inside of the property before they bid, let alone hire a professional inspector to inspect the property.

Basit Siddiqi, Thanks for the post and information.

If I can't manage remotely my next plan was to hire a PM company to handle things.So far when doing my research it sounds like you can own a STR in San Diego in their "Tier 3" category.

Hire compentent legal counsel familiar with your local market to assist with the agreement preparation.

I don't want to give them all of that personal information without knowing for sure they are legit. 

Not sure if interesting, but my buddy just launched a tool to help find off market properties across the US based on tax delinquencies, probate, pre-foreclosures...etc. the moment the information gets published from the municipalities so you're the first call/email the owner receives.Happy to connect you to him if interesting!