I know this is an old thread.I'd like to get a more recent opinion of these apps.I think the DFD options is very interesting.What we want to do is endorse one of these for our Real Estate Club in Greenville, SC and have a contest for our members to see who can find the most deals with the software.Maybe try and get a rep from the company we choose to come and speak at one of our in person meeting and also negotiate a longer trial window if possible for our members.

I would suggest you hire an inspector as well as have a general contractor go out to the property.

I am from out of state so wanted less maintenance in the short term while I build my portfolio and grow to the point where I am comfortable hiring a manager!   

@Allison Cutliphave you considered hiring a PM? 

Hire a virtual assistant 2. 1031 into a DST

They want someone who is physically local that can be responsible for issues that come up.If you are required to hire a property manager anyways, might as well just pay them to do the tenant placement.  

So this involves hiring an architect draw up plans ($1,000 - 3,000 if I had to guess).  

Quote from @Kevin Sobilo: Quote from @Owen Rosen: Quote from @Kevin Sobilo: @Harsh Shah, find a good public insurance adjuster to hire!

Quote from @Account Closed: Hello,A PM we have just hired wants a W9 and social security number from us.Two companies we hired previously didn’t ask for this.I am not comfortable with sharing my ss number around needlessly. 

No offense, but hire a PMC because:1) You hate the process of placing tenants.2) You didn't do a very good job of screening the current ones.Sometimes we have to get out of our own way to find success!