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.

You're off to a bad start if you must create a poor perception of other options to make your concept look good.  

if you're beginning conversations with agents, and they don't recommend that you sign this agreement before the close on a property, is that a good thing or a bad thing? 

Short term (12 months), low loan to value with borrowers who have strong credit and significant assets.

You should look to link up with investors in those areas and get some feedback on the good, bad, and ugly. 

Financing through a personal loan usually offers better rates and lower costs, but using an LLC builds business credit for future investments.

I'm curious why I did not receive it, as I paid in full, and it is already on my credit card!

It would benefit a lot if you are able to obtain US credit, US LLC and US Bank Account.

Incidentally, I cancelled last year when it auto renewed as well - I guess I've got to completely delete my profile and close the attached credit card for a cancellation to stick?

After a few nasty emails and him threatening to sue me if I left a bad review, I paid him in full, $7000 and moved on.