Conventional methods haven't worked and so I brought in a professional. 

I've been exploring the discussions addressing IRC 199A and the IRC 162 requirement that must be met in order to obtain the new tax benefit under 199A.

Like I said, it's our side hustle (we both have full time professional jobs and a houseful of kids), but we do the management ourselves. 

You may need to have the air vents professionally cleaned.

Do you suggest it or advise keeping to the professional websites?

Get the professionals in sooner than later.

I'll be in Baltimore this Friday taking a look at a few places and exploring the market.

I would like some assistance from a professional, or someone who knows what they are doing to help guide me in making sure the unit flows nicely for a vacation unit.Would need help picking paint color, furniture, linens, etc...Please call or email to discuss further.

It's simply easier for an investor and their hired professionals to keep track of one infinitely scaleable entity as opposed to many entities (possibly from many different states with different requirements for compliance, etc.) 

Network your a@@ off with different RE professionals in your area.