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 would throw in a few more out there for you like Listing optimization: Rankbreeze and Intellihost, Data Companies: AirDNA, Mashvisor, etc., and guest verification platforms like Superhog or Chekin.

Ensure contractors have solid referrals from other investors and join local real estate investment associations for networking.

I make sure to be there when the appraiser is visiting the home and print out data on appreciation rates and comps and give him/her a personal opinion on where we believe the home should be appraised at.

That property has tenants which would cover the monthly payments at its current rent which is well below market value but the property would need love to justify an increase in rent.Very grateful to have made this much progress in the span of less than a year and a half and currently just trying to make sure I have all of my ducks in a row to ensure I can build these three properties into a stable few investments.Looking forward to the future,Austin

You need to ensure it’s a good deal for you regardless of tax benefits. 

Also, never listen to the sales people on their saving projection, I've yet see someone who does a good job of data analytics to truly project it correctly.

They have three days to complete and return it.This not only ensures transparency but also helps avoid any misunderstandings about the property's condition.

@Elliot Angus To structure this deal, consult a Qualified Intermediary (QI) for 1031 compliance, a real estate attorney for seller-finance terms, and a CPA to ensure tax deferral.

Ensure the sale reflects fair market value to avoid gift tax.