Long-term this will likely raise insurance rates for all owners, compounding on top of sky-high current insurance rates.

Moving the lockbox to a less visible place like gas pipes, garage door, etc. 

Obviously there won't be any 100% "safe" tenants, no matter how much vetting you do, a job loss etc. could always happen to anybody... but I feel like having one at all simply shows that they didn't prioritize keeping a roof over their head for one reason or another, among other issues.Everything else from that post, if I am referencing the same one, seems fine to me.

Sounds like selected the wrong management company that was gun shy and cost you a lot of money.

Any agents work at a brokerage that offers you access to instant buyers like eXp Express Offers, etc?

@Joseph Dunphy would you happen to have a investor friendly agent you recommend in the Columbus area I have 2 properties I would like to make negotiate & make offers on 

I like the Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing.

As a realtor I don’t need a system like PropStream but I would like to be able to get hold of potential sellers

Has anyone signed up to the Out of State Investor Academy, and if so, how do you like it?

Depending on what you find available and how many possessions you have but it’s likely possible to find a decent sized duplex to purchase.