I highly recommend considering Logical Property Management!  

Look at social media and mycase.com     There are many steps to a quality and effective screening process. 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

I usually need them 9-5, so I'll offer 40 hours guaranteed.

The HOA offers enough protection for the unit itself and Airbnb claims to offer $1m liability protection.

Usually I'll give undermarket tenants 90 days notice and offer a month's rent in moving assistance if under rent people exit in the first two months (though Ohio does not require it). 

My market is a few hours from the bay area and offers many advantages over CA. 

If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

I’m asking for opinions in this area since the crime rate is High and vacancy rate is high as well.

As a beginner in real estate, should I decline to sign the offer with my agent or lock in, order an inspection, and then negotiate?