Critical features for me: calendar mgt, manage client communication, communicating with team (i.e. cleaners), supply/operations checklist per property, and vacancy reporting. 

It's a game changer once you have a few employees and operate that many so everyone stays on the same page.

I’m not only working on my case with these buyers and a DeKalb Pastor & Chaplain of DeKalb Sherriff Office on over 2.5M...but this now appears to be related to a HUGE Mortgage Fraud Criminal Ring here in Metro Atlanta with quite a few of confirmed fraudulent documents on many properties as more evidence shows up.Some of the names I have confirmed provided or created fraudulent bank statement, operating agreements and forged QCD docs to obtain mortgages illegally then allow them to foreclose.

In each market I operate in I have someone available for showings this person is usually my runner who is responsible for quality control and restocking inventory but I've also used a cleaner for this.

I’d search out an established local operator and pay them to operate it.

And always  remember to operate with integrity  Thanks Tim!

Without an operating document, it's unlikely they could sue you unless it's in the city rules that all homes are responsible.

As a PM with 65 Units my core PMS is over $5k per month. 

Some don't require you to have a property management company because they operate like a hotel.

What strategies or systems have helped you grow from your first project to a scalable operation while managing risks, timelines, and financing?