I would suggest when trying to find a property manager to make sure they are licensed, in Ohio you have to be a licensed real estate broker to manager property for someone, there are a lot of unlicensed individuals that try to manage property, this is not a good idea as you will not know if they are knowledgeable of all the different laws that affect housing and if they do something wrong it would fall on you.

I appreciate the suggestion! 

I still am learning of course and would love any and all tips and or suggestions for new investors.

I still am learning of course and would love any and all tips and or suggestions for new investors.

5) And many more...Any suggestion/advice/comment would really help me get started on my journey as I continue to accumulate knowledge in this area.

I say that because you already have 15K to put down, if you flip your current and sell if for the suggested price you given, you stand to make a 50-100K in profit (excluding taxes, fees and commissions of course).

Open for any suggestions or ideas.

Any suggestions?

I would suggest you reach out to them and ask them who they would suggest for an appraisal and which type of appraisal they will honor, then order it to their specification, be prepared to pay a few hundred dollars for it (but understand you may not even need an appraisal if you have indeed reached 78% LTV ($265K). 

I thrive on lists and that sort of organization.Any ideas or suggestions?