@Caleb Rehg  I would advise your first step is to search this site for college student rentals and student rentals and read all you can. 

Other than just those things I would advise that you contact the IN attorney general office.

Readers are advised to seek professional advice 

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

I would send a lease violation notice that advises the tenant that they have violated the no smoking provision of the lease and that it needs to be cured immediately - to include complying (not smoking) and remove any odor/damage that may have resulted.

Also, why do you think so many people are advised to get an LLC when starting in RE investing? 

so here i am back on the forum, looking for advise for rent collection. 

Readers are advised to seek professional advice. 

.: Yes, it is advisable.

There isn't enough information in here about the current state of the house to be able to advise you, but I would think #3 is a definite no as it seems unnecessary from a cost perspective although that market has scale to accept it.