Thank you in advance for suggestions. 

Some residents even suggest he find a new job.

Quote from @Gregory Chadwell: I wonder if having a lead filter installed on the property might help the situation too? 

As Nathan suggested, I'll learn a lot more as I go, but what currently resonates with me is minimizing tenants rather than maximizing RoI.Tim and @Adam Tafel, I will be reaching out to you.Thanks again!

I've got some family connections to the Cleveland and Columbus area and am wondering if anyone knows if these are good markets to start off in? 

Was wondering if anyone else on here had more information. 

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I suggest you wait until late winter to sell.

However,  the tenant was responding to me via text messages from that number till May of this yearAny suggestions what I should do next ?

Using the deferred tax as part of your reinvestment will do wonders for what you are able to buy.You get access to greater reinvestment potential, as well as not having to recapture any depreciation.If you do need access to some cash, you can either take some out as part of the closing (only the cash you take will be taxed.