I also want high skin in the game, conservative leverage and reasonable fees.Open-door isn't a match for me (and an easy "no") because they don't have that type of experience.

This will provide you two benefits:1) Help you better define the position, so you can hire a better matched person2) Make training the next person easier

•Set up notifications when a listing matches my criteria.Has anyone built or tried something similar?

Duplexes or small multifamily properties, even with value-add strategies, rarely match the potential of single-family homes in the right neighborhoods.In summary:Don’t be discouraged by low cap rates—they reflect market expectations of future growth.Focus on single-family homes with high equity potential in desirable areas.Avoid chasing the "economy of scale" myth with small multifamily properties—they often come with higher turnover and lower buyer appeal.Think long-term: prioritize properties that grow in value, even if cash flow is tight at first.

I considered the Norada investment offering about two years ago and decided it wasn't a match. 

We know how hectic it is as a diy landlord so we try to match our availability.

Steps: Schedule A Consultation, Get Your Property Match, We Do The Rest."

You have to adjust your expectations to match current reality, which includes higher mortgage rates, higher prices, more expensive taxes and insurance, more competition, etc.

You might learn to shoot pool in a pool hall, you might not learn the professional rules of the game, that might mean you can't really win in a real pool match. 

Do the condition of the units match market rents?