Get insurance lined up well before closing so now would be a good time.You need a landlord policy, slightly different (and usually cheaper) than a normal homeowners policy.I have been super happy with USAA for our rentals - if you or your parents served then you can get USAA, they are set up to work with landlords.

Mini storage on same or close by property.Please add all that you can here.

There are the post-closing cleanup, maintenance, and repair issues, as well as on-going problems after the tenant moves in and you receive a “punch list” of whatever else is needed.

similar to closing cost assist. 

Jasper also is very close to Smith Lake - a beautiful lake that is a popular place to vacation. 

I recommend looking into areas near economic bases - close to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State Campus, New Albany, etc.

Dealing with sellers, negotiating, getting to closing.

Running an STR is infinitely easier when you live close by, and progressively harder with distance.

The county explained, then very casually said "oh, and be sure to get it here by the end of the month as the memorandum of no new permits for at least 12 months has passed"Since we were closing in a couple of weeks, we had to pass on it. 

I’m not experienced with being a landlord, so I wasn’t sure if I should first acquire a rental close to home to learn the ropes or if I should just look into Florida with a property management company since I plan on moving there within the next to years.