Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

Stessa is great - it really is only missing maintenance request functionality - that's the reason I signed up for buildium.

For that reason I built a full-functioning cash flow model taking into account hard money, the mortgage refinance and all relevant operating expenses to assess monthly cash flow.

Each bank has a different website, so you may have to search for foreclosures using the search function on these sites.8.

A non conforming unit is technically legal but it doesn’t meet current zoning (but possibly was once a legally functioning unit as a residence).

Guys take it for payment so it functions like a currency I guess.  

While you shouldn’t categorize all tenants and it’s the landlords responsibility to properly screen, the tenants who reside in better situated housing and pay higher rents are more financially responsible meaning lower rate of rent loss and will generally take better care of the property which combined will result in less time allocated towards management functions if self-performed or more favorable management fee structures if 3rd party management companies are utilized (which ties back to #1, as well).

For instance, I'd buy any functional house for the price of infinity, if I could only pay $100/mo for perpetuity. 

Architecture is everywhere among us--if it ugly, or if it has been build with only the function in mind, then what impact does that have on us?

If you decide to self manage and want help with other functions we can totally help out.We also buy and sell real estate (candor realty), have a repair and maintenance company (CMR Construction) (includes snow plowing, lead abatement and full fledged rehabs) If you need any of those support services please let us know.