Some use local people and some are entirely remote.Beware that many of these AirBNB-assistance companies are either getting close to the line or crossing the line when it comes to genuine management -- which in many places requires a licensed real estate broker.

Let me know if you would like me to assist you with this.

. 😜)3)  Are there any city programs out there available for assisting the buyer in fixing up the place.  

Depending on what area and price point your looking I may be able to assist as my main business in wholesaling in the philadelphia area.

Is there anyone in the Maryland, DC, Virginia that knows him or his company and can provide assistance?  

Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.

I continue to research, study and educate myself in being successful as an investor.

I was shocked to see one of my houses listed for sale Craig's List...I texted the guy and he said his "assistant" listed it yeah right and I had it removed and now it is back up with another heading... now he says some company he works with listed it and it will be down in 24 hours...meanwhile if you reply it sends you to some website where you have to pay for "leads" ....how do I make him stop ...he is not a Realtor...

I am in the beginning phases of building my business up but have been studying REI and everything here on BP for years! 

You can manage or avoid this problem in future by structuring your deals on the acquisition side by studying title.Clouded title can run the spectrum between defective ownership by prior owners & heirs to erroneously recorded encumbrances.