With prices what they are the commissions are huge.

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

I would love to know what you guys would do in order to get this process started if you we're in my shoes.Thanks in advance!  

I highly recommend you read it closely and develop your process.

If not, pay a coach or mentor to help navigate through the process. 

Was this a difficult process, and who did you talk to in order to do this?

I process nearly 1,000 applications per year for the last 15 years.

Quote from @Sarah Albert: As discussed in my book, it's best to address these situations before they happen, because they will happen.My lease has an early termination clause that explains the process and penalty.

What is your process for underwriting a rental by adding an ADU (addition or division)?

With $170k to deploy you most likely will have that all in one, maybe two deals, if it doesn’t go well you could end up way worse off.That said, if there are other factors like the property is a huge pain to manage or you are worried the neighborhood may actually get worse or you know you need a new roof in a couple years, then I’d consider selling.Also, even though you said it’s not a high appreciating area, do you think 1-2% is fair?