@Stuart Udis, I think there is starting to be a bit of a shift here.  

I think when you start you need to make sure you work with people who are reliable.

Quote from @Will Greenlee: I would agree with @Drew Sygit every software has its kinks and this one along with all the other ones started somewhere.. 7-8 years ago Buildium was less effective than it is today, and now it is a lot better.

Maybe when I'm an ol' head exiting the growth phase I'll start caring about paying them down, but I'll do that with cash flow not borrowed money.

Started using Xero last year, as better bookkeeping was needed a new acquisition with a partner. 

I would like to start investing in real estate once I get situated down there.

If you used them to purchase another rental/ use for another business endeavor...the process starts over. 

Less than an hours work, everything online approved within a few days.I recently decided to stretch myself a bit and start putting my holdings into series LLCs. 

You can assume about 1% in closing costs in addition to commissions so you're starting around 7% before the seller gets any cash at closing. 

You may want to start with the BP agent finder for those markets and then work with them to find good PMs and lenders.