For instance, having a very good, reliable Smart Phone is huge.

With that said make smart steps, not just quick ones. 

I will check out the Nest and Smart Things.  

And if it's in Norfolk, people aren't looking for a "retreat away from technology if visiting a city." 

@Nate Burgher It is very smart you are requiring renter's insurance to protect you, your property, and the renter!

Now that is a smart guy!

Our history over the last three years of using smart move has shown us that the tenants with that score or higher  don't present a problem, although one or two have occasionally paid late, we've never had a non-payment situation.

sell, sell, sell. my advice is talk a lot and talk smart.

I don't know the Columbus area in particular but build your areas by driving it is a really smart idea.  

Hi Tim,Smart move as I've done this same move 3 times over last 25yrs, as long as I cash flow a min. of $300-$400/mo. and the property is $150k or less it usually makes sense to keep it and you have more than that after your PITI.