As I dive deeper and deeper in to real estate, I appreciate the freedom it gives me, but also battle with complacency that comes with it as well, as I am now the one responsible for my success. 

Any information would be much appreciated. 

Quote from @Evelyn Allasi: Hi, I am new here, new in RE in general, and I have a question, if there is anyone local from Akron I would highly appreciate the input.

Look for neighborhoods with strong rental demand and potential for appreciation.

If it's an issue of an unscrupulous PM, then demand they make things right or report them to state commission.In the future, you should at least look at your bank statement or owner report once a month.Solid suggestions, appreciate it.

I wasn't able to find too much feedback online so I would appreciate anything.

But what a lot of people don't know is that if you have owned your property for say 5-10 years - all that deferred appreciation your county tax appraiser has been tracking all those years - but not able to pass it along to you due to the caps on increases - goes out the window.  

Appreciate the feedback.

I'm bias, but NV is right next door with the 4th lowest property taxes in the US, much more friendly landlord laws, strong appreciation, etc.

They are much less aggravating/ management intensive/ depressing to own, and provide much higher overall returns over time thanks to less churn and way more rent and value appreciation.