I am not privy to the details of that from their perspective, but I would hesitate to assume the policies are the same; I don't believe they are.

The world of real estate tends to be pretty medieval from a technology perspective.

Quote from @Paul Novak: BP Team,I am looking for perspective and advice. 

@Ben Trageser those are excellent points, thank you for the perspective!

Hearing people's perspectives, experiences, and advice would be very helpful.

I liked his perspective, his approach to investing and his “voice”.

WARNING: if you do not prepare for this, you can enter a death spiral: deteriorating properties lead to lower rents, worse tenants, more wear and tear, even less cash flow to fund repairs and ultimately erode asset value.I do not mean to rain on your parade, hopefully, this is a helpful long term perspective. 

@Scott Trench appreciate your insight and perspective!

Not realizing I was only getting a few hundred a month from it and from a cash-on-cash perspective I'd have been better off buying TBills with the click of a button instead of all the hard work, stress, time, and planning I put into it. 

Simple touches like fresh paint, landscaping, and clean walkways can make a big difference.Highlight Key Features: During the appraisal, point out any high-quality materials or unique features you've added.