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).

@Nick Rivers If you've already taken courses and webinars, then the only thing that will help you become more proficient is by actually underwriting deals on a regular basis. 

Good to get an update on this post.

Dont fall into the $/sf trap or start thinking "$50k SHOULD be able to update a small house".

I would shoot him regular updates to keep him in the loop.

The Pearl is predicted to turn this area to a GLOBAL medical hotspot- forever changing Charlotte!

I have studied things and I feel I would only make maybe an extra grand a year and frankly I don't want to squeeze every last time out of people coming for vacation.Most of our guests are regular people.

I had to remove four of my out-of-state properties in order to refresh the listings and start anew. I will be lowering the asking price and seeing if that will help in the sale of these properties. Looking to either s...

Quote from @Jenny Yu: Update on Suncoast PM...I bought a property in Jacksonville from them, with the 24 month PM contract. 

Given the property is located in the Poconos and the property is vacant more regularly as an STR there are proactive measures  you should  be taking such as making sure there are heating sources so that the plumbing does not freeze and ensuring there are no blocks in the plumbing lines with routine checks.