@Chrissy Smyth- thanks for the post ..... there should be some lenders that  can  assist ....several  important questions to note   1) what  funds  did you use for the  purchase ? 

If you don't feel comfortable, hire them to handle it for you.I would post notice and start the eviction process.

If you back out of the deal post eviction then the seller is stuck with placing tenants.

They can't, which is why they just post a link and disappear.

Posting on the MLS creates situations where people are coming and going constantly.

*This post does not create an attorney-client or CPA-client relationship. 

I say this to say that if you choose to go the remote route, be sure to find a professional who can help you navigate these localities given that you're also a fellow Ohioan.I would suggest looking around on various professional posters here and in the business search to both see what they post as well as their profiles might match what you're looking for.

There are a lot of details you haven't filled in in this post (which is fine), but you will likely need a key principal to co-sign loan and a contract with an experienced property management company.The key principle will co-sign the loan to help show the net worth and liquidity needed for the underwriting department.  

There seems to be a lot of speculation in the post and the answers provided can only be speculative in nature given the information.

I know the post was a bit long winded.