You can remotely monitor the property and address any potential issues quickly.Automated tasks: Smart lights can be programmed to turn on/off automatically, saving energy and adding a touch of security by creating the illusion of occupancy when the property is vacant.Consider using a smart home hub like Google Home or Amazon Echo.

@Ryan Cleary you should have a sent an eviction notice already.Our PMC doesn't care WHY a tenant is late, they automatically get an eviction notice!

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.

If you sign up for the free trial they will automatically charge you for a subscription (usually around $1100) and they will refuse to issue refunds or close an account.

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.

@Jim K.We have a trust that owns a Master LLC that owns many other LLC'S that own properties.Our kids will automatically own the Real Estate Empire if something happens to me and my wife without going through probate.

You’ll get an automatic 20-40% discount (tax deduction) off the rates which might make doing it yourself not worthwhile. 

I would also encourage you to source leads through a software like TurboTenant which will streamline the process, in conjunction with the handouts found in Brandon's book, and likely provide a better applicant pool as your listing is automatically published to multiple rental listing sites.

It will give you an automatic head start, an amazing advantage.....