You don't have much margin for error if the estimates are off.I would not want in on this deal unless this was a super unique property that has room to improve the numbers.

@Paul ElstonEach of the areas you're considering—Charlotte, High Point/Greensboro, and Raleigh—has its unique charm and real estate market dynamics.

Converting to duplex can be a huge task.

the Gantt really makes your project visual and you can see what tasks rely on the completion of other tasks. 

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

Kris@Kristen DolotinaHi Kris,Most cloud based rental management programs will automate many of your tasks.  

Those are definitely some unique loan options.

Ultimately, there is no absolute answer and unique tool/strategy in anything real estate.

Need to look into this more, just thought it was unique   

If you wouldn't mind sharing, what are the top 5 time consuming tasks you come across?