If you actively manage the property and meet certain time requirements, your rental income might be considered active instead of passive, allowing you to fully use these deductions.

When I initially started I found a property manager in my area.

That means:All prior depreciation is wiped cleanYour depreciation and cost seg will be based on the new FMV, not what the decedent paidCost Seg Timing Depends on Renovation PlansIf you do cost seg immediately, the FMV will be broken down into components as of the inheritance date — land improvements, personal property (5-, 7-, 15-year assets), and the main structure.If you wait until after renovations, those capital improvements can be added to basis, and your CPA can run a combined cost seg study.

You shouldn't hire a PM until you fully understand land lording and can now manage your PM.

Always happy to answer questions.Generally yes, most states will require you to have some type of license or certification to manage other people's properties.

Self-manage and meet material participation (100+ hours, more than anyone else) and ensure average stay is <7 days2.

I am in Ohio and renting out my first property through a property management company.

Quote from @Sabian Ripplinger: with managing 5 to 20 properties, what is the best platform or strategy to use to streamline everything? 

Look up Weclome Home Milwaukee, Bartsch PM, Smart Asset Managment,..

I just used the BP search feature and entered, "Nomad property management" which turned up quite a few matches.Why couldn't you do that?