Here is the current list of cities:http://ritaohio.com/MunicipalitiesI am rather sure that the list has only been expanding over time.As a person/entity who earns rental income in any of these jurisdictions, you are required to file a return not only for the state, but also for RITA.

She is the least intimidating person ever. 

If the IRA fails to pay property taxes or insurance bills - you are then personally responsible, which would be a violation of the IRS rules. 

Our personal  house had previous work done but the piers were poorly done, and we noticed dry wall cracks and tile floor "separation"  about 2 years back.   

Here is why there are no responses to your question: it's tricky.Prior to the 2018 tax reform, there was a deduction for personal moving expenses.

Quote from @Christopher Davis: It's important to understand the court will not award you compensation for your personal time.

You will need to allocate the expenses between the personal and rental portions of the house.

Personally I’m having a hard time coming up with Cons, and that the Pros greatly outweigh them.

Also, I would personally get rid of the dishwasher as well, 1 less liability to worry about.

Some you will like and some are very 'pitchy' selling all kinds of classes and junk.Meeting people in person and getting to know them and what they do will help increase your knowledge that much more.