2) You MUST screen these people before renting to them, but you can use FurnishedFinders screening tool3) Otherwise, you can put your choice of screening link in your ad or include in a response template in FF.

I’m trying to move away from it, but was wondering if other people knew how to do it

Don't expect these people to have anything to do with you once the transaction is over and a lot of bitter, nasty fights along the way. 

There are approximately 28 Multi-family duplexes active on the MLS ranging in prices as low as $50,000-$219,000 with a median rent of about $929.

Mistake #3 was not having knowledgeable people around to be able to ask questions.

With the cost of utilities and the level of comfort people feel is mandatory now there is no way I would want to be on the hook for it. 

Yes, you need a team, however you can't just assemble people together and call it a team. 

I suggest you start out by meeting like minded people and here is a link to a local meetup in the OC: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1225233-ocre...Good Investing...

The Ohio market is very strong and competitive, so people struggle to find deals with consistently great margins on flips, etc.

No active projects yet, but I’m gearing up to dive into multifamily properties, ideally 16+ units, with a focus on creative financing and NOI optimization.