Most quality PMCs will not manage these properties as they understand most owners won’t pay them enough for the time required and even then it’s too difficult successfully manage them.

In my market quality farmland sells for about $12-15k per acre.

Cheap House = Expensive HeadachesWhy buy 5 units in what sounds like a D class area when you can make the same cashflow with 1.5 units in a safer area with quality tenants.

If one person is more worried about budget, and the other is more worried about quality, this can lead to argument. 

They put in beautiful hardwood floors and high quality finishes throughout.

This involves thorough research on local trends, networking with other investors and property managers, and finding reliable contractors who deliver quality work on budget.

I like to hold better quality property/better neighborhoods for the ability to attract quality renters and maintain the value of my property. 

I know you are eager to acquire more doors with as little capital as possible, so you probably don't like my advice: sell them both and buy into a higher-quality neighborhood.

Something that cuts through the noise and provides me with the essential metrics necessary to assess the quality of a potential investment quickly and efficiently.I'm open to suggestions and advice from those who have navigated similar paths.

From lots of experience, Zillow may cost more, but the leads are much higher quality!