@Kitty Walker- As an investor, I've refinanced multiple Padsplits and co-living properties (where we go direct to tenant without Padsplit), and I generally agree with your last statement, with some caveats:- if the renovation is done well, the appraiser may not even say anything that would indicate it is an "abnormal" SFR (has happened multiple times with me)-the investor may be wise not to make the house crazy- just leave a nice open living room, put double doors on the dining room so it can function as a bedroom now but be easy to convert later, etc.  

How many properties do you have and what functionality are important to you?

Portland did this in their pearl district it was a defunct area with a bunch of old buildings that were functionally and economically obsolete ( probably like many city cores) but prime locations and all the infrastructure is already there..

@Alex Stariha Cozy is a cheap option to start with it, but I don't see it being able to scale and provide all the functionality as a true property management software.

Third, is that inspectors will often give information about how a home functions and helpful tips for maintenance.

Buildium is a LTR platform that what looks to be recently added some STR functionality. 

The 2 cabins can also function as STRs near GSMNP. 

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

The cancel function is not working and I was forced to pay over 400 for service I did not want.There is no customer service number to call.

Figure you've got the following functions of the house (assuming you've never bought a house before) decide which functions of the house you're worried about breaking and how soon and accommodate for such things.