I rent STR mostly through airbnb which acts as a rental manager and I have an assistant that I personally hired to flip/clean the units and also on site for renovations.

Another difference is when a PM quits, typically the stakes are pretty low, you just hire another one.

VRBO has reinstated the virtual tour.  

Assuming you have already provided the late notice, which is something you should do, I recommend finding a lawyer that focuses on evictions at your jurisdiction and just hire them to do the eviction. 

Are you planning on self-managing or do you need to hire a property manager?

The principal has hired an attorney years ago not sure what she has done.

Virtually no one uses paper checks these days and those have their own issues.

If you don't have a virtual assistant yet, I'd recommend getting one to help with things like tenant communications and coordinating contractors.

I have a high regard for stay at home mothers.  08 to 2011 I lost virtually 95% of my net worth and it was not an insignificant sum. 

During his speech I researched his background and found out that he's a professional speaker hired by agencies to give presentations, and has no ties to RE.