Buildium does offer the ability to interface with Quickbooks through API and offers custom buildouts.

You're right that I'm focusing too much on this first deal being perfect and losing sight of the long term picture.

Sure, but I agree that until you really know your problems with scale you can't justify the cost of a custom or premium software solution.

If you have, you can get a better picture of what to expect by having it quoted from different lenders. 

Attached is a picture of the section for terms.

I’m of the opinion that when my contractor gets there biweekly to mow the lawn is fast enough to change them but we do pride ourselves on good customer relations.

We’re one ofthe few property managers that require W-2’s and a bank statement and we go way beyond the traditional, “income must =3x rent” qualifier.Below is more information about what our Applications Department does to screen applicants and find the best tenantspossible for your property.Required InfoWe require the following from each applicant over the age of 18, that is not a dependent of anotherapplicant (as evidenced on a tax return):Copy of acceptable state picture IDRecent YTD paystubRecent W-2Recent Bank Statement, all pages, no info blacked outRecent tax return if self-employedApplicants are often slow about turning this information in, asking us why we need it and then takingseveral days to submit.

Make sure the Flat Fee Company is NOT a referral service, that the broker is reachable and licensed ... check reviews and license numbers (licenses should be listed on the home site), they should allow at least 25 pictures, no charge for changes, and a good customer service.

What do you want out of a GC:  Someone who has lots of quality sub connections, someone who doesn't soak you with their fee on top of Sub costs, someone who will be there to oversee manage the quality and speed of your project at least 3x per week and be in constant communication through calls and pictures. 

I got a picture from my tenant saying that I need to give them a new oven.