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.

So to follow through on your topic promise Samuel, how do you find these deals?

There IS another book that Bigger Pockets published, and I keep promising I'll read it myself, but I've since moved on.

There's also a fair number of folks I've seen that have 1-5 units, hit a rough patch where they have to put in some work and want the "passive" income they heard about, but anyone with experience knows is not a true premise.The syndicators promise the solution to bad tenants, midnight plumbing issues, etc.

:Another reason why I prefer being paid by uncle BenHe never jumped out of my pocket Of course with cash you have to worry about fake bills and robbery.

They also tell you that you'll get Kris's personal cell phone number.. ha. yeah right. the guy legit never responds and when you call, it goes to a pre-recorded message that sounds soooo fake - its clearly not his real number and he doesn't get back to you with any valuable information.

And there's a ton of social media influencers pushing this fake narrative - rented cars, houses, jet interiors to take pictures/videos etc - some of them are pretty good at making it look real.

Everything Nader has promised has happened.

A conscientious operator will often give monthly updates...even if its just pics, plans, or promises.

Quote from @Ashlee Fake: Hi Kelvin, not sure about TX but here in NJ prices are already too high and interest rates are pretty high.