It helps accurately estimate the costs of purchasing, renovating, and selling a property, ensuring a clear understanding of potential returns.

We Google the business and verify that the number they gave us is accurate and if it isn't we call the listed number. 

We need a combination of metrics to get a fair and accurate analysis.  

Wouldn't it be more accurate to say that the rent is $1,500 and report that, but claim $100 in expenses every month for maintenance?

I'd be happy to connect if you wish to know more. totally disagree. this isn't super fancy but from the data I can find (this is a 3 year home value chart from Redfin which is pretty accurate and the best data aggregator I've seen) and it shows that Cleveland actually isn't "steadily increasing".

@Adam Burrows, if the property is deeded into your name at closing, you can transfer the property to your Series LLC via another deed at a later time (I'd recommend using an attorney to make sure that this process is done accurately).

@Christopher TeagueRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.

Your observations about how VAs can be treated by others are totally accurate and very unfortunate. 

Which most buyers take standard numbers they see that aren't accurate for their area of the city or the property they are buyer.