I suspect the culture in Ohio will be similar.For "systems" I'd say to make a standard packet of info that has a sample lease, floor plan with square footage, list of "features" like what appliances are there or if there are storm doors, etc., an introduction letter, and an application. 

Dominic -I run a design build business; I've been where you are... having books that are weeks to months out of date is horrible and can spell disaster as you make decisions based on bad and untimely data.What we've done, after years of trial and error and tons of money lost on bad solutions, is the following -* Off set accountant who does monthly reconciliations and statements, year-end taxes (We run on basis of completion, which I recommend you switch to immediately)* Off site book keeper who does day to day data entry* Quickbooks on a server on the internet so everyone can log in remotely* Paychex handling weekly payrollDon't pay an accountant to do your data entry, it's usually way too expensive and not necessary... don't pay your data entry person to do your monthly reconciliations and statements (They don't know enough, typically).

With your "trade or business" designation comes your obligation to send out 1099s to contractors.

If it does, how do managers sustain the higher prices even without the newest features?

Really full-featured, no maximum number of units, and no fees for me nor my tenants! 

Unfortunately I'm a beginner so I don't have any returns to enjoy yet haha  1 - Learn how to analyze markets, not just properties, from a financial point of view.2 - Learn how money works, meaning learn how to use strategies other than the typical flip and/or buy and hold strategies.3 - Learn how to design, plan, and execute a REI Plan.4 - Learn how top put all three disciplines together as one...since the correct use of the three is as one. 

It was the provided safety feature required by law stopped working.

To my knowledge, there is no designation for private lending.

What features must it absolutely have?

My local meetups bring together real estate agents, flippers, wholesalers, designers, stagers, financing people, landlords, property management companies, contractors from every possible specialty, etc.