Definitely make it a habit of getting to meet-ups, it helps keep real estate top of mind.

@Jeffrey Douglas Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Not only did I spend a lot of money to make them habitable, I made them aesthetically pleasing, and then I screened the occupants so that good people moved into the neighborhood rather than bums or drug dealers.

I agree with everyone on this thread- finding the right people to have on your team is vital.

put your foot down and say no.at best, I would give her a can of Raid and lubricant, and tell her to deal with it.everything else is cosmetic or does not affect habitability, and she needs to know that those are not sufficient reasons to stop paying rent, if she's thinking about it.and to end the conversation, I would tell her she is welcome to move out at the end of the lease term.

With a day job and a family and a running habit that takes up entirely too much time. 

As far as the other things like DUI or public intoxication I let one slide but if I see a trend of them stringing out for multiple years I usually pass because that tells me that this person has a habit of making poor decisions and it is tough to hold a job or pay rent when they are in jail.For background screening I recommend National Tenant Network (NTNonline.com) or RentPrep (Rentprep.com). 

This habit has been a main contributor to having extreme clarity.

It doesn’t “need” new paint but I’m curious if I should get in the habit to paint every time to freshen it up for the next tenant!

However, I recognize that knowledge and experience are equally vital in this endeavor, which is why I am reaching out to this wonderful community for advice and guidance.If any of you have gone through similar experiences or have insights into the Ohio market or long-distance investing in general, I would be grateful to hear your stories and learn from your successes and challenges.