I’m sure people who own multiple STRs have all the tasks memorized on what do prior to closing and post closing and before going live. 

Other liens like tax liens, mechanics liens, and municipal utility liens will also likely still remain.

Being the nearest city to California, the area is easy to manage, has low property taxes, and is favorable to landlords.

Most would agree the top three are interest rates, taxes and insurance.

I would like dabble in Texas, but the high property taxes along with high mortgage rate make it difficult at the moment. 

On the HUD site there are 1,128 Sheriffs Sales, 1,392 Foreclosures, 89,031 Bankruptcies and 222,031 Tax Liens with a map and the amount in each County.

Tax Assessment – tax assessment for the property in question shows Land @ $48,920 and Improvement @ $174,300 (or a 22%/78% distribution from the total tax assessed value of $223,220).Wouldn’t be fair to use the $174,300 valuation as the basis for the CSS?

I have read Amanda Han's tax book (first book) and started on the Advanced Tax Strategies and don't really see this mentioned. 

All the benefits of living near CA but no state income tax.

It's known for it's strong appreciation factor, low taxes, and also because it is a land-lord friendly state.Have you invested in the Cleveland or Columbus market before?