In 2022 the rents increased 12.1% year over year which was the 3rd highest in the entire country per https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/02/14/cleveland-rent-prices.

More than 5 days late (or whatever your local laws consider late), give them notice. 

We always recommend starting local when possible.

Find local meetups, rub elbows with other investors, find out what they need, and then find a way to meet that need.For example, maybe an investor is growing fast and struggling to keep up with inspections.

Regulations & Compliance: What's the best way to research local STR laws and avoid potential regulatory issues?

Sec. 8 works well in some markets and it can be a premium and successful for locals who own a bunch of them and run them with an iron fist..

Your team can stay local.  

Costs vary but can range from $1,000 – $3,000 per unit.Water/Sewer: This is more complex and may require approval from your local water authority.

Franklin Home Store and Vacasa are 2 local ones I found with a quick google search and I have no idea what they charge.If you want to consider the self-managing route, DM me and I can walk through the details.

(Hint - go on VRBO and see what your local competition is charging). 2) How much do you intend to put down?