These platforms typically have billing policies where you pay a per unit fee per month to the software and you get regular updates and support each month.There are a number of low-cost platforms available that are able to offer you a lower price by passing along some of the costs to your tenants (payment processing fees, applications, tenant screening, etc).

This likely means fewer issues with payments and property upkeep. 

Talk to your insurance carrier to make sure you have the right policy (may need to switch from regular homeowners to landlord policy) and look into an umbrella insurance policy.

@Holly Thorsen see above for potential challenges tapping your equity in the rental.You only need 5% down for a regular mortgage, 3% down for an FHA mortgage - so why don't you have the funds?

It is nicer to use than a regular chlorine hot tub especially on your skin but I don't know if the maintenance is any better or worse, personally.

I regularly get sent underwriting on value adds in excess of 20%.I do not do work intensive value adds to flip so my acquisitions have slowed significantlygood luck

People in the group have regular calls with sellers that you could potentially listen in on.

As such, just upkeep and maintenance of the yard became a factor in deciding to sell.

Not to mention how these properties don't appreciate the same as a regular home. what are your thoughts? 

Most of the buyers are just regular folks looking for a home, so they are not at all thinking about cap rates.