I am also open to Partnerships or funds so if there are groups or firms you would recommend with good reputations of success who work with informed investors that would be helpful as well. 

Things like closing period, earnest money deposit, and reputation of the buyer can play a big role in whether or not your offer is accepted. 

Hi fellow investors, and real estate professionals,I am an out of state investor in Cincinnati, and looking for a reputable, experienced and honest property management solution for my portfolio of 8 SFH properties.

On your other question, I dont think the agent will shop around your deal - he or she will have a reputation in the local marketplace to maintain.

They could point you to some reputable area companies.  

In the 28 years I have done commercial lending, I don't believe I have ever seen a reputable lender place a loan in default for a DSC covenant violation.

There’s a lot of debate regarding safe withdraw rates, but most reputable sources advise somewhere around 4% as a safe rate for 30 years of retirement.

The vast majority of the crime that you are referring to is confined to 2 apartment complexes on the corners of 38th and Post and 42nd Post which gives the entire area the reputation that it has.

They can point you to hard money lenders that are reputable. 

If not, however, there are some pretty good private/hard money programs out there that may be able to get you started and build your reputation as an investor.