My lease says we have a right to enter at reasonable hours to conduct repairs, inspections, etc. 

If they are on a MTM lease, you can terminate now with proper notice, as that contract renews monthly.The RIGHT way to handle this is to issue a legal notice to terminate as soon as you are able, and continue to conduct yourself in a professional manner with this tenant.

Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

When I conduct the initial inspection, that's when I answer questions, look for unreported maintenance, see if there are any concerns, look at how they are maintaining the rental, etc.At the same time, this would be a great opportunity for you to explain your situation.

Negotiate price, closing costs, and repairs, conduct inspections, and perform a final walkthrough.

Market AnalysisMarket Shifts: Have you conducted a recent market analysis?

Is there a course that teaches how to conduct the basic research on these properties?

I believe I can choose between a  City Housing Inspector or Authorized Inspector to conduct the inspection.

Conduct thorough property inspections to identify any maintenance needs or structural issues that could affect rental income.

Conduct off-market research: Targeting motivated sellers is the pillar of being a successful investor.