@Joshua Carter a SIGNIFICANT portion of my due diligence and inspection process requires the utilities to be on.For instance, I run all plumbing extensively to check for leaks, I ensure that appliances are functioning correctly, I check all lights and electrical outlets for functionality & ground, we check the fuse boxes for functionality & condition, we assess the performance of furnace & AC systems, and water heaters, we check the functionality & safety of the gas lines, scope the sewer main and assess water flow, test for radon & meth contamination, and basically give the entire property a thorough "test drive"  --which isn't possible if the utilities are off.  

There is a search function.... 

This is a primary function of the MLS, which also has mandatory rules, including arbitration, when the commission offer is not honored.This is much different than a FSBO seller stating they will pay a commission on Craiglist or some other website.Having to negotiate a commission in advance of showing a FSBO home to a buyer means work for the buyer’s agent, without even being sure their buyer wants to purchase the home.

It is simply a function of what your personal risk vs return profile.The challenge is to find properties that you have a strong plan for improving the current performance.  

In the very near future, AI will be responsible for many customer service functions of your multifamily business.

I also want the service to have a good app that has full functionality. 

The unlicensed assistant may exercise no discretion over the language used to complete the blanks on a rental agreement, but may only write words dictated by the property owner, designated broker, or managing broker.Provide information about rental units, leases, lease applications, security deposits, and rental amounts to prospective tenants.Assist in property management functions by carrying out administrative, clerical, financial, or maintenance tasks.Unlicensed assistants may NOT… Advertise that they are engaged in the property management business.Hold trust funds.

While you can put lipstick on, change carpet and paint color, floor plans become dated, boring, less functional, if you begin in a 75 year old property, you'll have a 100+ year old property in an old section by the time you get it paid off.

Some communities of townhouses in South Florida function like single family homes, so if that is the case you should go with the basic homeowners' insurance.However, if there is a master policy, you may go with the HO6 policy for unit owners. 

Lots to learn here on the site.I like the search function in the upper right corner- use it to find anything you are looking for information on.