You might be able to discover who that agent is by looking at local listings online and have a chat before committing to a trip there. 

I found this site while doing some research on various real estate deals online.  

It's an 8-hour class and it's on-line, you can review it as often as you want.You're going into business.

I personally prefer classroom vs online courses if your schedule permits.

@Chris Jurgens the values you see on line are not a realistic way to assess what the property is worth in Dayton. 

As Wayne said, you can find a good bit of info online, and by talking to the building dept to see if there are any open cases.

You can look online and see if it is listed yet, until it is there is not much you can do.

You can usually look online at local real estate agencies websites to view what is for sale in your area or get in touch with a local real estate agent who would be able to help.  

Con: They reduce my monthly cash flow (6 - 10%)Manage it myself:Pro: My cash flow is increased (at expense of time)Pro: Online tools make it easier for me to remotely manageCon: Time-consuming, especially during the leasing processHow to find a good property manager / leasing agentI go online and get reviews and quotes (Yelp, Thumbtack)I ask for 3 referrals or reach out to those people (note: I also ask tenants, since I want to make sure my tenants are happy and treated well)I ask what online tools and processes they use (for example, if they don't have an option to collect rent online ... then they seem pretty inefficient to me) I ask about transparency -- will they provide me with the background check, lease agreements, etc.?

I just researched online for whats required for my states leases and added those provisions onto the lease that Brandon provides.I am NOT a lawyer