Accurately budget for repairs with a buffer for surprises, aiming for a 10-20% ROI.

Surprises can add up quickly, so this will help keep you on track.

We’ve told our renters that they’re still responsible for rent until through the duration of the lease term until we find new renters, to which they were surprised.

I would hope not.....The Gordon James Realty link you provided is also filled with inaccuracies which isn't surprising.

If the broker doesn't know then you walk in and ask the manager...You would be surprised once you start getting people to talk.

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

Ohio locality can be different depending on which locality we're talking about as some tax based on income and others based on residence (I wouldn't be surprised if there was a 3rd factor as well in some niche cases).

Purchase price: $40,000 Cash invested: $16,000 Conveniently out of the flood plains, this welcoming 3-bedroom home is features a huge master bedroom, refinished hardwood floors, spacious living and dining rooms, and a stunning kitchen!

I like that they have online electronic signatures and when you have 5-6 students on one lease it makes it more convenient to just email out the lease to each person for signature.  

Which is not surprising at all if we consider communist make up of MD legislature.