I use PropStream and other platforms to find properties under market value.

This is a great platform to meet other investors, realtors, lenders, etc. that can help build a team around you.

Being a landlord is far too complex, far too time consuming, and far too nuanced to do out of state even for many experienced investors, let alone just starting out.

While it can be time consuming and pricier due to the fine tooth comb the section 8 inspectors go through the home, at the end of the day you’ve put your property in impeccable state to begin with.

Buildium has been a fairly robust platform, helping us grow from 4 to 26 units over the past 4 years.

Direct marketing can be pretty time/energy consuming, have you considered buying directly from wholesalers?

99.9% of lenders will not take a consumer ordered appraisal. 

I’ve seen some long term options - as long as 25 years in one case, but it was concurrent with a triple net lease of the same length of time with the property being commercial.If the option is with a homeowner then you deal with consumer protection laws, Dodd Frank act, and CFPB.  

He sent a message on the platform apologizing and said that he was retaliating against me for presenting camera evidence of him breaking our house rules. 

What I do is use my property management software (MagicDoor) to just write one listing and they automatically post it across all the main platforms.