If that's not of interest to you then I recommend continuing to build up your capital, improve your credit, and potentially partner with someone.

Would it be possible to file a mechanic's lien on your own property and would this be a way to discourage potential title thieves?

You'll want to make sure you understand the K1/tax filing implications because if you own very small piece of let's say 10 properties in 10 different states you would potentially receive 10 K1s (one for each deal) and 'may' have tax filing requirements in 10 states. 

The attention is invaluable to Toledo, and the analysis is reassuring to local homeowners and potential buyers and a great benefit to local economic development.City leaders must work diligently to take advantage of the positive notice and make reality match the prediction.

(which I like) so I would like someone with local experience rather than be the farthest flung property for a city-focused PM (if they'd even do it) and potentially become neglected or incur higher costs because of distance and/or unfamiliarity.A little help?

For example, if you find a PM that uses a 600+ credit score minimum for the portfolio they manage and you want 700+ then you are allowing the PM to follow less strict guidelines and opening you home to greater risk.For the marketing side of things, I'd recommend using Zillow, Apartments.com, Redfin, and Facebook for potential word of mouth in your sphere.

I think it should definitely be done prior to the tenant moving in though to avoid a potentially problematic situation.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I use it on all bookings, on and off platform because they don't ask the guest to pay the damages which avoids potentially strained interactions and therefore retaliation reviews.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!