I am wanting to purchase land and build a small cabin to STR (& personal use) in the North GA Market. 

I would appreciate any advice on the vetting processes you used to help find the right person to start your journey with.

In many ways it's personal preference and where you can find a good deal...off-market or creative financing is the best in FL right now, otherwise the numbers don't pencil well. 

You need some kind of point person.

Asset based loan rather than based on your personal DTI

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

Otherwise, I personally prefer to sign a fresh lease.

I personally rent out my own units.

Since you don't have an interest in calls/trainings, I'd look for companies with favorable splits.Berkshire Hathaway and Winzone are a couple of companies that come to mind.Also, my brokerage operates in every state and does not collect commissions on your personal deals. 

.)* An offer to send them my vendor list (this one gets HUGE response)* An offer to join Homebot for their homes here or up north* A question of who keeps them up to date on the sales in their neighborhood and an offer to be that person.