JordanI’d recommend talking to your lender.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

@Jared Goldwasseri would strongly recommend you go to Cincinnati in person. 

Do this quickly because some counties have a time limit on when you can appeal.I recommend you research the market for:- Comparable Property Sales- Condition of your property, including anything that may affect your property's value- If you are really serious, an expert appraisal may be worth the effort.

My recommendation is for your first MTR to get something that would be a decent LTR, this way you have a fallback strategy.

I recommend logging your hours with an app called REPSLog and exporting it at the end of the year.Personally I found it easier than using a spreadsheet.

@Ajay Bodas I have heard the same recommendation from my 1031 Intermediary and tax guy, but they both also said, "It Depends"... following this post to see what some other smart members know!

Do you recommend it?

Personally when I’m working on a project time is money and I don’t have the ability to wait around to get supplies.

Can anyone recommend investor-friendly lenders and property managers in this area?