Hi Chris,Thank you for your well thought out and thorough response!

While it provides a steady income stream and potential appreciation, it demands active management, thorough tenant screening, and may involve higher vacancy risks compared to traditional leases.

Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

As a new investor, you're absolutely right to be thorough and cautious.

Very thorough analysis, well thought out.  

I’ve thoroughly checked my unit, and there is no sign of a leak coming from my apartment.

.🔴 Questionable property comps: Overstated market values or inappropriate comparables may mean they’re inflating expectations.As always, thorough due diligence is your best protection.

One key lesson is to always prioritize a thorough inspection—and go beyond the basics.

Wait until she moves, do a thorough walk through.

I appreciate the thorough answer.