Hi there, I am looking at purchasing my first rental property and have narrowed it down to Ohio or Indiana.

Report them on every online consumer protection organizations and spread the word before they scam more people 

They're more "attractive" to the borrower but any seasoned REI isn't going to use most of these products so they're narrowing their pool of borrowers down to the less experienced REIs which puts even more risk on the lender.

I aim to generate leads and spread awareness that a property is for sale.

Try to narrow down your options to the top 3-4.

You have to narrow it down. 

(Part two),,,Now that it's a rental the IRS will take 100k+ if you decide to sell.Put 500k in a Vanguard or Schwab Money market fund, you'll make in interest the same amount you make in rent without dealing with entitled tenants and repairs.If you insist on being a landlord, take the money and buy five places and spread out your risk.

Narrow down top 1-2 markets based on cash flow, ease of entry, and appreciation potential.Good luck!

I can help you out as I know the area very well, but need a bit more specific info and a narrower geographic location. 

Plus, owning multiple properties spreads out your risk.