I use superhide for the walls, but don't mind paying extra for better quality trim, so much less of it gets used. 

As a Stessa Pro member, I rely heavily on its features to manage my properties, and while sending over the tax package reports works well (since the Income Statement and Balance Sheet are standard for most accountants), my bigger challenge has been finding a real estate-savvy CPA who doesn’t charge more than my annual cash flow for their services!

IMO - focus on improving your cash flow, lowering your vacancy, limiting bad debt, and screening for high quality tenants.

I'm looking to reduce the sound between two levels of a townhome, as I rent them separately, but they were built with standard drywall on the ceiling.

The Midwest can be a great place to get good cash flow, but make sure you have quality management.

If some funds are available, is the standard 25% down 30 yr fixed loan optimal or would you recommend different financing?

On average I'm getting a lead for about every 350 texts I send, but results vary depending on the list quality and messaging templates.

The 19134 zip code and other parts of North and West Philly offer properties at very affordable prices, but may have more challenges with tenant quality and vacancy rates.

Is this standard? 

Hey Nicholas, I know we texted the other day but happy to give some feedback here as well.Look at the general condition of the house itself like you would any other property.But in terms of tenant quality, take a look at how they're living.