Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

I have since transitioned to Baselane for my banking and bookkeeping purposes.

I work with a small regional bank that maybe has 20 branch locations across 2 states.

Quote from @Kelly Bankes: Thanks for this info, Rob.

Once you have the LLC and IRS Employer Identification Number you can open a business bank account to track rental income and expenses. 

Please consider this if you move forward.Additionally, you need to have a broker on payroll in illinois and three separate bank accounts with the security deposit trust account located in illinois.

You will need down payment money, You will need cash reserves Money, you'll need closing costs money, and you will need to get a bank loan.

But the struggle is real right now…  It will be challenging to find banks that will lend with less than 20% down.

This is where the bank generally gets notice Title was changed. 

I have a background working with banks, hedge funds and large infrastructure developers, and have been told my sales and negotiation skills could be leveraged in real estate, particularly in wholesaling.