Stop with the gadgets, the AI and all the crap out there that offers you "shortcuts" for lead generation.THERE  ARE NO SHORTCUTS.The reason I am successful generating leads and most of you are not is because I did the gaahdamn work, the research, the testing, the tweaking and I perfected this.

They have perfected putting their head into the sand post cards are tossed, phone calls hung up on. 

Continue Renting options (self-manage or PM) - Our initial experience has been smooth, but of course not perfect.

With a manageable purchase price and the opportunity for high-impact renovations, it fit perfectly within our investment strategy, promising a solid return.

That said, if managing sounds overwhelming or you’re strapped for time, hiring a property manager from the start is a perfectly valid option.

Since you mentioned REI Hub, I worked with REI Hub in the past and they had the same connection issues but their CEO is usually good about making quick updates to create a better user experience.That being said, there is no perfect solution out there regarding bank feed connections so I'd go with one you know and ensure the accounts are linked on a weekly basis to be confident every transaction is flowing through without interruptions.

The timing and the property where perfect to get my feet wet.

Pretend its a perfect world where there are exactly as many rentals as tenants.

I would be leery of an product or service being promoted that has zero negative reviews.A 1-star review is often not realistic and will tank the algorithm in your first year for sure because it's not balanced out yet.

Perfect - do your best to make the floors as even as new construction.