Keep in mind to be patient, keep trying, and never stop learning.

A few I found some information about (mainly to stay away from them as they changed the rates/terms at the last minute), and one had a bunch of fake reviews on the BBB site, but the others I cannot find any information about as far as customer satisfaction.

I'm interested in hearing about the ways property managers are leveraging technology to boost tenant satisfaction.

To manage properties effectively, ensure tenant satisfaction, maintain the property, and handle legal matters, hiring a property manager who is a member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) is an excellent choice.

BRRRHouse Flipping:Pros: Immediate cash flow, creative satisfaction from renovating properties, quick turnaround.Cons: High capital gains taxes, significant overhead and carrying costs, market volatility risks.BRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat):Pros: Long-term wealth building, rental income, potential for property appreciation, tax benefits through depreciation.Cons: Requires more upfront capital, managing rentals can be demanding, longer time to see returns.DSCR Loan and Investment PropertiesA DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan is a great option for investment properties because it focuses on the income generated by the property rather than your personal income.

Maybe that is more than your earnest money, but I would start with the earnest money.Hope it all works out to your satisfaction.

A great step to help you narrow focus, budget, etc will be to speak with an STR focused lender.. contact @Joseph Chiofalo he''ll be a very patient mortgage guide. 

During this time, inspect any agreed repairs, inspect all appliances, check whether all doors and windows are secured, working properly, or to your satisfaction, belongings of the seller are completely removed, check for signs of mold, check electricity and outlets, and inspect the exterior & backyard.

I feel like there are a lot of young families/couples that are not going to be patient enough to save up for 3-5 years.

I usually join all the facebook and meetup groups in the area in which I buy and go through 3 months of posts:)  and then connect and meetup and then see..but then I am very patient...