What should my next step be?

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

About a week ago, the borrower came through, and the note is current. 

You'll get a feel for the age of the neighborhoods, the vitality of the commercial buildings, the ease of location, the closeness to jobs.The markets you're describing are more linear, and usually have lower capital appreciation.

That is the responsibility of the tenant, not you. 

I went through similar experience when I purchase rentals from a turnkey provider in Indianapolis.

I've been through 3 PMs in less than a year. 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

I would recommend you use the profile page BP.  

I am also going through the eviction process in Winston-Salem called a bunch of attorneys and yeah they want crazy retainers however I was referred to one where there was a $300.00 hour phone consultation.