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.

We have found that remodeling kitchens and bathrooms don't see the same ROI as amenities, stand out design and furnishings, etc.

Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one of them should stand out for you.

From a tax strategy stand point, is it best I charge myself commission or not?  

This question was for advice geared towards an individual not looking to create a ton of cash-flow, apologies.

Radiators need to be cleaned and they have been drawn on or spilled stuff on, can't remember right now, but against brand new painted walls, they would stand out in a bad way. 

Should I already have a property manager on stand by once I find a market that works for me?

They all want me to do their work for them and then, if I get a question from the IRS, they aren't standing up and taking care of it.

They are all the same from a documenting stand point -- if you are documenting them correctly. 

Should I already have a property manager on stand by once I find a market that works for me?