In the case of a single family home house hack, say a single level ranch with a daylight basement - it lives and functions kind of like an up-down duplex, but the zoning and property type is 1 unit SFR.

Landscaping will have the largest effect on the resale value vs a kitchen or bathroom.

I am trying to manage the asset and the property managers.Here is the basic functionality I'm looking for: Property View: Customizable view that allows me to select a given property and view, update, and save information including the obvious facts, plus ownership %'s, reserves to be held each month, property tax/insurance info, purchase and loan info.

Over 52% of last  year's evictions came from the 10 largest apartment buildings, so evictions from single family rentals, condos and townhouses are not common.

The appraiser determined the property had functional obsolesce, making it something that not many lenders would want to finance.

So, you need cash reserves or be able, without any doubt, to acquire funds, in this aspect you can borrow money to carry out a foreclosure as this is not the note purchase side.So, I can't really say you need XX dollars to buy a note or a portfolio of notes, but besides the note purchase you'll need reserves and the ability to carry out the necessary functions to safeguard your investment.

Once you have a short list, get an account with each one and run them through the wringer to see how they really function.

@Mark K.PPR ran through 2008-2009: the 2nd largest market collapse in the bond market, real estate and the stock market. 

I am in the process of purchasing a 6-unit and am dealing with that same question of how to reduce heating costs, as the oil bill is by far the largest expense. 

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.