It sounds like you're already on your way with interviewing a number of companies, but I compiled a list of Property Management companies in Cleveland that you may want to reference.

@Tyler BattagliaThe list you have compiled has you going in the right direction.

Hi Marc,You best bet is to compile a list of property management companies off of Google and call each company to see if they manage the types of properties you invest in and to gain an understand of their background and track record.

Hi folksI've been out of the loop for a while - been engrossed in a Property Management accounting project, working with Appfolio.Heads up, though:  I am preparing to compile a thorough Property Management Software Comparison matrix.  

Thanks for all of the feedback, a couple of people have asked for more details so I will provide them below, I've also put out some calls to local banks and mortgage brokers and as soon as I'm done compiling the responses I'll post so others in a similar situation can see the results.I have two properties with which to leverage but the challenge I'm finding out is that since they are both sub 100k properties the banks do not like to lend funds on properties in the sub 100k market, the mortgage broker is currently sourcing rates for banks willing to lend on properties sub 100k.

I compiled a short list of my favorite DIY people and want to hear who your favorites are too!

Just compile your own reading and not disrupt your life and keep saving money and learning....

It took me months to compile industry and local market data, and a strategy to be successful, but the end result was that my few months of diligence lead me to gaining knowledge that people who have been in the same industry for years didn't have.

When compiling my list of owners using the tax office website is it better to go after property owners with regular names or do LLCs work just as well?

I compiled a bunch of my resources in this BiggerPockets Blog Post I wrote on Investing out of state.It includes tool to use to check on employment, think through your goals, etc.