I've been in the real estate accounting field for almost 20 years, and in my experience, it's helpful to think of the software you use in two distinct levels:Property Management (PM) Software: This handles the property-level operations.Dedicated Accounting Software (like QuickBooks): This is used for corporate-level accounting.Not all PM platforms come with robust accounting modules.

Quote from @Scott Morris: It appears as if he runs one of those programs where they hook you on a low/free cost training and then hit you non-stop with "upgrades", and "higher levels of coaching". 

David, do you have any sources that can speak to this level of investment?

If you want to email me directly, great.I can also discuss management fees but that is a very big topic because professional management companies can provide different levels of service (we are just rolling a new one out right now) so the management fee (and other fees) can be different even in the same company let alone compared to another management company.Let me know how I can help you further.

And that is good insight regarding the level of effort and ROI.

It has been interesting to see prices come down in places like Florida, Texas and Idaho and inventory in those places return to pre-pandemic levels.

An up to date tenant quality map would really help me make better decisions as I expand; I'm 100% remote from several states away.I plan on expanding my Akron and Canton holdings, but I might be convinced to start picking up properties in Cleveland too if the numbers work better with similar levels of managed risk.

Assess if you have enough time for tasks like tenant screening and maintenance.Expertise: Professional managers know landlord-tenant laws and property maintenance best practices.Cost vs. benefit: Weigh management fees against potential savings and efficiencies professionals might offer.Property location: Distance from your home to the property matters.Number of units: More properties increase management complexity.Stress tolerance: Consider your comfort level with tenant interactions and problem-solving.Long-term goals: Professional management can free you to focus on expanding your real estate portfolio.

FWIW, a CPA indicated single entity LLCs don't provide the same level of legal protection as multi-member LLCs provide.

When I say low risk I guess I am more trying to say I don't want to risk losing the house, at the end of the day I will evaluate the risk level of any options and make my decision based on comfort levels.