Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

Somebody tell me how to add pictures on the post and I’ll send some from this morning of the stuff you deal with in C & D neighborhoods.

Can be financed.With “Full” version – 20% reserves if renovation is major – foundation, room additionsDraw Requests“Draws” are funds paid to the contractor after work is completed.For “Streamline” – pictures of completed work is permittedFor “Full” – Consultant inspects workWork must be completed within 6 months of loan closingNo upfront draws permittedVA RENOVATION LOANContractor certified by VAHUD Consultant is required15% contingency$50,000 renovation maxSo with the 15% contingency…that means about $42,000 renovation max because of the 15% contingency

While it may pencil out on paper to do one option over the other using simple math I would urge you to think big picture as well.

I think your being in Florida may not give you the full picture here. 

Make sure that you have a clear case for all of those repairs: before and after pictures, move-in form, etc The more evidence you have against them, the easier it will be to proof if they decide that they don't agree with your deduction. 

Half of my portfolio is OOS, and I haven’t seen most of those, even after 10 yrs, but I get trusted people to take pictures and I send specialized trades (plumbers always and sometimes electricians) during DD period.

But for sure have an agent that is local do a drive by snap some pictures and give you a price assessment to see where your at. 

Do one task at a time in each app to compare apples to apples.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.

Each person has different goals, expectations, lifestyles, resources, etc. so we really need to look at the overall picture to see if this makes sense compared to other options available.