I should lay this out right off the bat - I've only been with Evolve a few months and really have had no issues with them so far, I just want a little more control over my listing/communications and don't see much value in the automated messaging that they do.

I am unaware of anything you can do to automate that (there could be a software solution out there). 

The platform is packed with features like list and marketing automation, skip tracing, list stacking and team management.

We've got 5 units, 4 properties currently, but it is already a lot to manage ourselves. These are BRRRR purchases, and its a lot of work to do the renovations. Any advice on where to focus to scale up? I handle the ac...

You can automate the entire management and leasing process3.

All my rentals are automated: Tenant cloud for property management, AHS for management and more.

Ideally, you'd take a full loan application, run the loan through automated underwriting and the automated underwriting findings will tell you exactly what you need to obtain from your client as far as financials go.   

Shawn,I'd look into e-commerce automation.

Self-managing from afar is a breeze, especially with all the automations these days.

Granted, more of a problem on AirBnB due to their complicity in encouraging ever-increasing automation, but there is truly nothing worse than a late check-in lock-out without a safety line or concierge to assist.