Type in "property management software" and you'll find about 4,372 threads discussing this topic over and over and over again.Cozy.co and Tenantcloud.com are two oft-mentioned platforms that are free or extremely cheap and easy to use.

All the MLS mergers, online ad platforms, home search tools and apps in the world won’t mean much if no one picks up the phone or answers email.But once buyers and sellers get over this hurdle, there is a much bigger issue plaguing the industry: the real estate transaction process.

I have a couple of questions:- is it necessary to have a presence on all platforms?

I have not used them, but they've received pretty good reviews across multiple platforms [to include consumer advocate]. 

They need to message me on the platform so there is proof.

Washington and it all stems from HWY 44 needing help. 

Find a local mentor or platform that has a solid track record and program.   

This very challenging tenant left us an outstanding review on the advertising platform and I know that review has helped make our listings stand out from all the other listings. 

I personally haven't dabbled in any of the crowdfunding platforms but I have a partner that has and he's just dipped his toe in it to test it out. 

@Jared BroderickThe platforms or crowdfunding sites that are worth anything in this area vet both the deal and the sponsor very tightly.