He also said he'd help me acquire large multifamily, but then had never even heard of Crexi, or Loopnet and had never owned anything larger than a duplex. 

Ensuring compatibility among tenants, setting clear rules, and having a solid management plan can help mitigate conflicts and turnover.

Whether you choose short-term or long-term rentals, learning and analyzing deals will help you make the best decision.

Never know who it could help. 

I want to know more about the area and build a team that can help me purchase and manage properties.   

There are a lot of really good people in the Memphis real estate community, and plenty of people will help.  

It's hard to find a cash flowing rental in this area, but paying all cash certainly helps!

It is such a common practice for these management software companies to charge these fees, so I assume it is not an issue, especially since they are a third party and the fees cover more than just the credit checks.Any insight is helpful!

Alternatively, happy to be a resource should you need help identifying opportunities and analyzing deals. 

Everyone follows these so-called "experts."