I am an experienced investor and unexpectely find myself managing a duplex myself and wondering if there is a small landlord (aka inexpensive) simple solution for marketing, background checks and lease creation that markets on zillow? 

& @Jay HinrichsGreat information guys.

Hey @Michael Weleski  - you can check out Events and Meetups forum via this link - https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521

You're taking a great first step by joining this group and seeking guidance.

Cool to see but could have done that at my own pace..... the property tours are informative and show the different levels of facilities... 

A couple of assumptions I see here stand out to me.

I do understand that the answer likely varies depending on location - this is in a very nice suburb of Philadelphia. 

this is helpful.

I think I can open another personal checking account at the bank I already have and it'll be under my name but i'm trying to buy out of state rentals with an LLC I own.

Kathy, check out Anchor Loans as a comparable.