Even when talking with some real estate professionals who would seem to have an incentive to help me with renting out my property, I have been met with serious warnings (they pretty much say don't do it).

Readers should seek professional advice.

So, if you have 10 units and you are going to pay $1,500 a month and you are working on an active income job, too, this is an easy switch due to the labor mentally and physically (even if it is just phone calls) to get these rentals running as a well-oiled machine.  

When I subsequently asked the tenant over the phone how many cats she had she said four, which is likely half the number she actually has, but is still a lease violation.At this point I feel like it’s pointless to even ask if the cats are neutered (and therefore less likely to spray urine on walls) because clearly she is willing to lie to me and her attitude seems to be that she makes the rules not me or the lease.

People coming into town to visit family, reunions, weddings or professionals on contracts.All that to say, don't count yourself out.

Would be more than happy to hop on a phone call to discuss my experience and give you an overview of the market here in Cincinnati as well.

I've made connections with some great local RE professionals.

I know some solid professionals in this area if you need some referrals. 

I found this property through my network of local real estate professionals.

Scheduling is the hardest part of construction , good subcontractors are not sitting home waiting for the phone to ring , they are scheduled out weeks if not months ahead of time .