Large two story duplexes will be converted into SROs where the owner pays for and monitors all utilities. 

@Brian Crowe, I forgot to mention that some cities will send the property owners a “ghost bill” if you request it so you can monitor if tenants are paying the bills.

@Gerry Magrini - Hi Gerry, as others have noted there are a lot of good tools out there that could be worth considering; but definitely look for a software solution built for DIY landlords (1 - 15 units) so you can bring some sense of automation to the rental management process (just to make things much much easier for you). 

An apartment has become an alternative solution when money for the down payment is an issue.4.

@James E Fraley Jr in this market the best solution is to have an market your account independent agent familiar with the rental market in OH.

What a simple, inexpensive solution.

Should I as a new investor look to pull records from my local county or leverage some of these pay for solutions: Listsource, PropStream, Offrs, RealEstateLeads ?

I been struggling to find a good solution for STR professional bookkeeper we have a STR management company with 100+ doors if anyone knows someone that has experience or can handle the capacity please help.

In two months you can have an 80% solution for most every problem.Do yourself a favor: buy "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.

They're the perfect solution.