Lender-paid PMI (or LPMI) is a thing, and PMI doesn't have to paid monthly.So I would get a Loan Estimate from the lender, ask about points and origination charges, find out of PMI is being paid in lump sum, and that might be the key to why it seems like such a good deal on the surface.

It all gets easier from there....On the surface the deals seem a bit thin, but seeing all the numbers would be very helpful.

The tools you listed are, at the moment at least, the best options out there in conjunction with good old fashioned research. 

On the surface a $100/month cashflowing property might not be bad, but without knowing your assumptions, potential rehab required, etc. others can't really offer any insight.  

A dishwasher would be great, so would wood floors and solid surface countertops, but not for tenants. 

So we are no way experience at all.Here is the info:- 3 UNITS - 2BD/1BA - 1 UNIT - 1BD/1BA- GYM ON PROPERTY UNDER UNIT 1- SECURITY SYSTEM IN EACH UNIT WITH 3 OUTDOOR CAMERAS- POOL WITH LARGE PARTY DECK- STONE FIRE PIT- SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS- ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORS- STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCE PACKAGE-Potential Rent Calculated to be: $1,800, $2,700, and $2,800.As a noobie investor looking to get experience, I thought I would help my father move down and help run the property, find tenants, market, manage, etc. until I can systemize it and move back to Boston, MA (where we are currently located).

I've realized that people will behave and conduct business in any fashion they wish.

@Jasmine Lu, Crowdfunding is essentially just old-fashioned syndicating done online.

Rents don't move in a linear fashion with values but they will track direction-ally together; so, cash flow increases over time with an appreciation strategy.You can extract value/equity out of a property with a refinance...a sale or exchange is not required.The appreciation strategy is either long-term and you ride the cycles or you have to pivot at your planned exit value. 

Is it through an app, excel, or old fashion pen and paper?