Pulling all the good sub2 stuff together into one place like that would enable all of those tough searches to be simplified into "just hit that sweet page with everything good".

Your best bet is, to improvise your system internally, like sign up for a pro account in home depot and enable text2confirm or open cash accounts with suppliers or small credit accounta in paint shop.

The property was solid, the numbers worked out, owner financing enabled us to only have to put up $7k on the down payment, so we jumped on it! 

Are there not laws in Ohio that protect a landlord and enable him/her to enforce rental leases?

There is zip code, an area code, a neighborhood SIC code, and an optional Subdivision code, that all enable you to zero in when querying.

We have never bought a home before, but we thought it would be a smart move to buy a cheaper home (170K) in Austin, TX, instead of renting all the time we are saving up to buy a 300K home.So what I'm trying to figure out is, if it would be smartest to rent for 5 years (and through money out of the window), or buy enable to potentially avoid to loose money to a renter while paying off school loans and save for downpayment.

I am landlord to all my properties which enables me to to provide a premium service to obtain higher quality long term tenants.

The middle ground, is using a high quality/ full service management company that has a lower cost structure (more tech enabled) and can give you great service for around 15-25%. 

You'd have to check with customer service on compatibility with your particular units but payrange has great bluetooth-enabled apps for laundry payment systems. easy to DIY install with youtube videos. no monthly fees and low upfront hardware acquisition cost.

One being "rich in experiences" and the second one that enables the first is to live well within your means.I have always done the second part and it always amazes me how others don't.