Also helping was a relationship with that bank (deposit accounts) and good credit. 

Hey Nick, Middletown is a growing submarket between Cincinnati and Dayton, with around 50,000 residents and access to a metro area of over 3 million.

When you invest, it is a good idea to have a 5-10 year hold horizon that you are planning for, not just looking at the immediate situation in an area. 

Hello,I have noticed that more and more property managers are charging tenants ~2-3% of rent + $30 as admin fee/resident package/utility package.

These are top drive-to destinations for much of the Southeast, so short-term rentals here can generate solid cash flow, especially during peak seasons.The area is also seeing steady growth, with more infrastructure and amenities being added to support visitors and new residents.

I’d take a property with good tenants over more money but constant turnovers any day.

I personally use the mass text capabilities through my Resident RE CRM.However I have a few friends who wholesale and invest and use Mobile Monkey to mass text and from what they say the price is pretty reasonable.

Good or if there any red flags?

I don't mean to throw shade at my fellow Illinois residents, but I'm quite bearish on this state for the long-term. 

Hey there @Lamier Guzman you have a good idea as a foundation.1.