Depending on what grade of properties you invest in management will vary accordingly.

No tractor work or grading required?

For those that are more experienced with the Cincinnati market, what are the up and coming (B/C graded) neighborhoods that have small multifamilies, a strong renter demand, and are likely to see appreciating rents?

It's far better to be in an A or B grade area with .8% where getting a tenant with a 700 plus credit score is possible with a couple weeks of leasing the property than getting something that hits  1.8% in a D grade area that guarantees you will never get that tenant and will always be taking a greater risk and will not find reliable pm as a result.

There is a property that is a 2/2 duplex, built in 1997, close to a grade school, and park.

It is best to buy the food grade one. 

@Jeff Gilbert Give The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods a read.

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Though, that is way above my pay grade!

Modern) and basic builder grade (i.e. shaker siding).