Additional features I like are free esigning and document management, online payments, tenant screening, maintenance requests, vendor payments, owner payouts, owner statements, communications at the  property level and with tenants.Portfolio currently consists of:Owned7 family long term 5 family long term 2 Short term SFManaged 2 Short term SFFuture plans for growth are to continue buying LTRs and managing additional STRs. 

Jacksonville’s got a lot of growth going on,so you’re in a great spot for both strategies.Good Luck!

@Beatrice Ontiti we most certainly agree that adding new construction in a growth market to your portfolio would be a great next step! 

Long-term growth and customization are where WordPress shines, though.

In my view, this trend is likely to persist and could be a strong demographic tailwind for a long-term investor like yourself.Specifically, Athens, AL—a city about 30 miles west of downtown Huntsville—was the #1 fastest-growing city in the state in 2023, so there’s a lot of growth, development, and opportunity in and around Huntsville proper.If you have the time, do some driving around.

Spending a healthy % for a reliable company can make your life easier and lead to more growth as you free up your time.

Cosmo - I personally don't know Phoenix well, but if I had to do this in another city I would look at income levels, crime levels, and population growth (if you can) by zip code and/or area within a DMA as a starting point.

. - First is GROWTH: If a person is in growth phase for portfolio building, refi only access's a portion of equity, not the entirety.

Then generally the best advice is to buy in the best area that you can afford, even if the cash flow isn’t as good in year one you will get more market appreciation in equity and rent growth in the better area.

With its rich history and revitalizing economy, the city offers unique opportunities for long-term growth.