For $20k you are paying to get access to her online library so you are basically teaching yourself.

From online research, I was able to find out that other cities in Ohio tax all your income (w2 & rental income) if you own a property there & some give you a small credit for taxes paid to other cities.My question is, if I buy a property in Cleveland (or a CLE suburb), would my w2 income be taxable in Cleveland (or a CLE suburb)?

Yeah, we are restricted.

However, are there restrictions on this?

As a landlord, you should vote No on Prop 33.Costa-Hawkins restricts most control laws that local cities and counties can impose. 

Your program sounds spot on, I like the "graduating" to less restrictive properties, but initial intake into the most tightly controlled home.The NIMBY factor is certainly an obstacle, but can be overcome with persistence (of legal action to enforce one's property rights, assuming one is in a correctly zoned area).something that could be added is work outreach program, as the ability to find work after recovery is obviously critical.

Networking through meetups and online communities can also help.Good luck!

People sometimes think they should hide as a landlord so no one knows, but that's not wise because it's so easy to figure out and then you become a lying neighbor/landlord.As others have said, just set ground rules for contact and how, use an online portal, and be responsive.

I always let my clients know to do their homework and search online and interview different PM companies.

I'd like to get feedback from your experiences with online and/or local options.