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

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.

While you shouldn’t categorize all tenants and it’s the landlords responsibility to properly screen, the tenants who reside in better situated housing and pay higher rents are more financially responsible meaning lower rate of rent loss and will generally take better care of the property which combined will result in less time allocated towards management functions if self-performed or more favorable management fee structures if 3rd party management companies are utilized (which ties back to #1, as well).

If you plan to scale ask your largest commercial RE broker for some recommendations.  

Stessa is great - it really is only missing maintenance request functionality - that's the reason I signed up for buildium.

Not at all-Just deliver what he took money for -Plans for an efficient functioning of the building.

Each bank has a different website, so you may have to search for foreclosures using the search function on these sites.8.

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

Looking back at 2022, one of our largest line items was marketing expense for our new location.