Jackie has a good point that much of it is free on line.

Like you mentioned, frequent crashes, problems uploading photos, weird restrictions on what words can't be used, listings removed for no obvious reason. ....and, to me, the navigation/operation is very unintuitive and cumbersome.

You can probably find an online link about how extreme temperature changes are not the ideal way to heat a home and cost more in the long run.I don't know what the local rental rules are where you are, but look them up and see if you can give her notice. 

You can research these online.

Check online reviews and interview multiple contractors to compare bids.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

So while Umbreall insurance will provide me protection but how do I keep liabilities [Without a LLC] restricted to one property asse.   

I do agree with everyone here that their customer service is by far the best I have ever had comparing to any other online investment platform.

If any place has HOA/POA I would be very careful with those restrictions and talk to plenty of people including every board member before buying about their views on STR. 

Obviously, using the online listing page at ALE solutions is different than a cold email, and I am referring to the latter.That brings up an obvious question: how do you develop those leads, then?