A simple non-tech solution.

I know there are some PMS lite solutions out there made for low unit count portfolios but honestly I used ical and excel until about 15 units. 

I would use money from a HELOC that I have open to fund the down payment, but as @Scott Trench stated recently on the podcast, that is a short term solution, and I don't want to hold that $48k debt for more than a few months. 

At that point, it's worth researching and finding a solution that better meets your needs.

We gutted the interior down to the cinder blocks, re-designed the unit layout to fit a more modern lifestyle.

I would recommend to buy in your local market for your first property... but I also realize every market is different and might not be affordable or the best solution. 

Me personally, I’d check the contract and try to meet with both the architect and contractor to find a solution. 

It appears to be a good solution, but I wanted to see if anyone else is doing something like this.

It's user friendly, with a modern design.

I learned how to fix mine after searching for a solution, getting two different attorneys, but none could help so I figured it out.