If not then you could just put in a smart thermostat and lock it but you are inevitably going to have people unhappy with the temperature. 

Hello, I'm a self-managing landlord and I'm looking to build a network of go-to people for maintenance and emergencies.

I am assuming that people are using Section-8 to cashflow

Hello, Been in touch with Von Finch Capital and looking at their offerings (Denver based syndicators) and like what I see but would like to hear from people who have invested with them.

It seems like a lot of people have great gimmicky stories about how they get creative when managing properties.

After the first property if you still enjoy REI, you will be better informed for long distance investing and how to hire a full team.

Lots of people go to Ohio, we won't know it's great for a decade +.

If your just getting started you may not be aware of the many advantages of being in business rather than just being an investor.Businesses enjoy greater tax advantages not available to someone that is just an investor.Businesses can offer asset protection.Businesses open retirement opportunities that are not possible as an individual.This is only a start.

I have heard from multiple people about renters who refuse to pay rent and it may take a while to get them to leave.

They are usually run by picky retired people who love to stick their nose into your business (a generalization... but often fitting!).