Just express to the manager you own rentals and you visit the store often.  

It reminds of several articles I've read about starting a business that list items like visit your accountant and lawyer, print your business cards, obtain a business license...but don't even having SELLING on the list!

I visited the property on a couple of occasions to attend to maintenance issues that I would not have known about until the property was lived in, and they seem to be taking care of the property.

Not good news.Yes, I understand there are little pockets of recovery throughout the nation (like Austin, which I visited last month).

Welcome Alex: I invest in Dayton and pass through your city every time I visit my properties.

If you don't find the info you need, I would take a trip to VA and visit there local REI Club and connect with agents there.

When i rented when i was younger, i NEVER even looked at the filter... the filter will clog up and can cost you thousands to fix it. i visit the property every month or two and change the filter. takes me 2 mins and i get to check on the house.

I highly recommend visiting this page if you haven’t already:http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereHappy networking!

Each state's rules are different, though, so begin with your state's securities regulator and speak with them (IN PERSON...go visit them at the capitol.

You need that person to vacate immediately.About the current condition of the unit... as soon as I start having trouble with a tenant, I make a site visit.