I've closed all my cards an am working with a reference company to hopefully start rebuilding my credit. 

Without experience or a proven PM company this is a foolish idea. 

I am investor minded Real Estate agent in Nashville and am hoping to connect with more local STR and traditional rental property management companies.

Seth,Search on "OR REIA Eugene". 

See the infographic below showing where California companies are moving to (Source: Applied Analysis).Population GrowthWhat's the current status of population growth?

Is it worth getting a property management company to do all the work for me?

A layoff at the company could mean that 100% of your income is wiped… 

If cash if tight to purchase furnishings, some companies off "Buy now, pay later" options or smaller lines of credit can be relatively easy to get from credit cards that offer an initial term of 0% financing.

Go to their company's website and read their profile. 

The bid provided by the general contractor is then reviewed by both an appraiser and the construction company to ensure it's reasonable.As renovations get underway, the appraiser assesses the property's value as the work progresses, ultimately determining the home's After Repair Value (ARV).