When I first began investing and relied on friends and family investors I was normally in the 30/70 split range.

First of all, let me pay my respects to the hardworking people in real estate and the treacherous waters they navigate—fronting hours of effort with only the chance of commissions and an abundance of non-forthright people out there.

As far as features, Rent Redi obviously blew everyone else out of the water.

For example we replaced a water heater recently.

I have warned countless people that the "new", "Cheapest", and "shaking up the insurance market" carriers typically come into the market under priced, have a wave of claims, then they either jack up premiums to survive or fire their staff to keep heads above water.

That is a big part of turnkey investing these days, since rates are in the 7% range.

I just don't want to buy that close to the water due to flooding concerns.  

Great people, intuitive platform, get their K1s out on time and returns have met expectations...one of the reasons I am invested in two funds at this point as the first investment was really to test the waters and validate I was a good fit.  

You’re going to have to find a specialized function that can’t be farmed out to the Philippines in the $5-$10/hr range.

Utilities are OFTEN overlooked so reach out to power, telecom, gas (or go all electric), water, and sewer to make sure you understand what it would take to get separately metered services from the primary house.