Run through some of the features you will need like setting up a property, moving in a tenant, receiving rent payments, and publishing online applications and see which one works the best for you. 

We have been doing our homework, educating ourselves by reading books and watching educational videos online about how to better structure a company/ies for real estate investing.

If these are retail buyers looking for a second home, the HOA often has less impact on the sales prices.

Begin by learning from key books, online classes, joining groups that talk about real estate, understanding different ways to invest, and knowing how to look at finances and market trends.

That is why I am considering the option #2 where I get a local PM company to make the transition and then after some time move to an online app. 

but not water and sewer or IRS (those will fall off after 6 months I believe) HOA should fall off, May need to pay 6mo back dues depending on their covenant easier to work with them.Live Auctions you won't get any kind of title insurance, Online only auctions are really REO sales. 

These are probably people buying with a retail mindset.

Can I go on IRS online site and make payments from my bank account to get to 110% of 2023 tax payment?

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Network with local real estate groups, engage with online communities and use educational resources like books and online courses on real estate investing.Good luck!