@Gerald Demers You're lucky that the moderators are treating you kindly (while you are new to BP, at least) as you have shared outside resources and websites, which seems to upset them.Also, you suggest that people actually spend money, which appears to be another thing that is not PC to the newbie-biased moderators.I also agree with you and Flyboy Jay that part of the nuance of investing is knowing what research  to do when, and to know your own tolerance for risk.

Typically they do not own anything of value, make a moderate to low income and change jobs on a semi frequent basis.

One way to get that bonus variance is by designating a unit for low to moderate income earners.

I'm so proud of our staff, moderators and everyone else who has played a role in the success of this incredible community.Thank you for everything!

I am looking for a moderately-priced (free would be best) property management software--similar to Appfolio.

Sorry, I should have been more specific:The unit is under moderate rent control meaning that when vacant, I can raise the rent to anything I want.  

The moderators should consider some Greg S. ism's as although his comments are often brusk and not as "touchy-feely-polite-warm/fuzzy" as some people would like, they are often spot on and accurate.

You basically have 250K sitting there in equity doing nothing while many low to moderate risk investments could yield 5% , Basically it's "costing" you ~1041/month just sitting there with lost opportunity costs.

Carpets and drapes - "useful life" ruleNormal wear and tear to carpets, drapes and other furnishings cannot be charged against a tenant's security deposit.243 Normal wear and tear includes simple wearing down of carpet and drapes because of normal use or aging, and includes moderate dirt or spotting.

You may want to ask a moderator to move your post to a more appropriate forum or post it yourself in the right forum to get the best response from fellow BP people.