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.

Once they've been screened, that purpose is met.

v=JrYtD7gSWsI I think this owner needs to screen his renters a little better, And fix that hole in the wall.

By special situations, I meant: "When getting an emergency to be taken care of OR when a tenant showing/screening has to be done" etc. 

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Then screen tenants based on that criteria.

The reason is to keep me from screening out low commission options.

Only after they have been screened and seen the property in person can they apply.

If the reno is done correctly, and screening is also done correctly, it can me a money maker.

There is a theme of a lack of due diligence, reserve capital, budgeting in general, tenant screening, location, inspections, leverage, property managers and just a variety of general amateur mistakes/learnings...