Every living room has a smart HDTV, every bedroom has an old style television. 

There is no "better" way to invest, only different options for different investing styles and philosophies. 

Tenant Cloud was good to start with as it was free, but when I started managing other properties it just didn't fit for my style.

Purchase price: $550,000 Cash invested: $40,000 Contributors: Mitchell England 16-Unit Class C, garden-style apartment building.

We use an "acquisition" style loan (for the BUY and REHAB steps of BRRRR). 

Is it being restored to like condition, or are they making other changes like color or style?

Doing a rent-by-the-room house hacking style is great.

@Blake Harris Yeah, co-borrow with someone who will occupy and then rent the other rooms out, house hack style.

It's something simple but it can be part of first impressions if someone does drive by.You can look toward some very simple and inexpensive staging type stuff, such as trying to make it seem more personal and inviting without making potential buyers feel like they're invading someone's space or subject to someone else's opinionated style choices.

I have a SFH in Independence I did BRRRR style last year.Regarding local meetups, @Logan Freeman is your local tour guide on that front and runs several of his own.Good luck!