Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Reason why I mention this is FHA has a guide line that requires the primary owner to live in the "Main" house or occupy the larger GLA.

The sliders are still generally solid wood outer frames and the worst the tenants can do is knock it off the track or damage the plastic guide on the floor, which is cheap to replace.

Just cold, hard facts to guide your strategy.Head over to Data for Real Estate Investors to download the report.

Regarding OH specifically, some good info on the OH secretary of state website:https://www.ohiosos.gov/businesses/information-on-starting-and-maintaining-a-business/starting-a-business/Scroll down to...Guide to Starting a Limited Liability Company in Ohio

They should be guided and rewarded as you work together to create a successful business. 

Utilize Listing Syndication: With TenantCloud, you can advertise your units across 20+ ILS like Rent.com, RealtyStore.com, Redfin, Rentals.com, Oodle, Apartment Guide, RentalSource, Rentalads.com, and Zumper.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Avery Carl wrote this book and it truly is a guide to remote management. 

Focus on the tone of the letter being sympathetic.Set property expectations of move-out time and condition of the property, but do so after you have reviewed their lease as that is your guiding agreement with them at this time.