Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

Not all units have it but we got a good deal with our vendor and 1 bug complaint can cost hundreds so our owners were on board as well.

This PM LLC doesn’t hold any assets and it’s doing all the interfacing with the public, vendors, contractors, tenants, etc.

My buddy and I have both ended up with minorly flooded houses despite the property managers telling us that all the taps had been turned off.If you’re buying out of state, ask potential property managers if they have local staff on site or if they outsource their inspections to a vendor (common for larger PM companies).When I model returns, I assume appreciation on B-/C+ properties at 1% above inflation.

Larger operators will get dozens of reviews per month and many more touchpoints in direct communications.Do any of y'all use a vendor, team member, or software to analyze these interactions for insights into areas of opportunity to improve guest experience?

I am working with an investor friendly agent that has had great reviews on biggerpockets but still doing my own research on them, their content, and their recommended vendors/services. 

We ARE a chapter of National REIA, so joining gets the paint discount, cabinet program, and rebate - as well as access to all the other national vendor perks and programs.We're in process of getting local vendors and sponsors lined up as we move forward.Starting in September, meetings will take place in the evening on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 5-9pm, food and non-alcoholic refreshments provided (buy your own booze). 

Something reasonably easy for other vendors and businesses to spell3.

I found them on the Investor Carrot website as one of their preferred vendors. 

I thought the main advantage would be the ability to micro-manage your portfolio, customizing your vendor list according to each property and coordinating with a dedicated leasing agent.