I was told it's more difficult to find tenants for smaller multi-units(duplex, triplex, etc.) due to compatibility, but I'm not sure how accurate that is.

The difference in locations between one mile and five miles could be highly subjective and difficult to nail down.

Some potential clients like to have a clearer picture of the property before booking a visit.

Several of my STR investor clients here in Colorado have used a designer, and they generally pick a few statement pieces that they spend money on and then go with FB marketplace  or even IKEA for smaller items. 

In fact, many framed their "pitch" that they would be in gold but gold is too heavy to transport and too difficult to store so Bitcoin was really the only answer.  

It is very difficult to navigate. 

Many of our clients have done this and secured much better terms....EricThis spreadsheet decision is based on what you can afford and when you expect interest rates to fall.

since I google front page for my name ( somewhat unique ) I have investors and clients ask me about these google things..

TenantCloud only had the Starter Plan under $20 and was a bit difficult to determine what was included.

@Michael Simmonds I have one that took over a build for a client...