Not sure if it had something more to do with pandemic response to move to lower priced areas or what the motivation was.  

These platforms typically have billing policies where you pay a per unit fee per month to the software and you get regular updates and support each month.There are a number of low-cost platforms available that are able to offer you a lower price by passing along some of the costs to your tenants (payment processing fees, applications, tenant screening, etc).

Starting with a single-family can be a great way to start especially if you’re looking for a lower-risk starter project where you can get your hands dirty and learn a ton by doing.

Don't stress out on picking the prefect name, you can always do a DBA to use.

@Keetaek Hong I have a lot of clients who are facing the same challenges but they understand the long game and that it's imperative to build a portfolio, With that lowered interest rate I mentioned you are looking at 30% down and including PM fees will typically have you around break even or barely positively cash flowing.

I thought there was a chance that one could use real estate to directly lower their main source of taxable income (such as a w2).

If your rental rate is below the market anyway, a Tenant might consider this to be win as they would get the lower rate in the beginning and just rise to the level they were looking at everywhere else.Step clauses can be written right into the lease, or created by using 3 month lease terms with an auto-renewal at the step up rental rate price. 

Some PMC's will charge a lower percentage fee, but will charge it whether tenant paying or not.

I would negotiate a price point that is lower - maybe the 10-12% range above "market".

Crime in Little Rock is significantly lower than most cities it's the way the city is zoned it looks high based on the old city limits and population.