They buy certificates online after a 30-minute "session" and a swipe of the credit card.

Since we are practically neighbors, we should coordinate a meet sometime.

 We use buildium property managment software which allows tenants to set up online rent payment via ACH.

I've been searching online for real estate agents and property managers, and it is so hard to know whether someone is actually any good. 

As you do more analysis you'll be able to streamline things, but when starting out, it's good practice to go through the entire process.

So my first question is, from the online listings not everything is always there, so what information is key to ask for (for multifamily anything from a duplex to a 10 unit building)? 

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

There are quite many Accounting apps to choose from.For me, online database (keep track of expenses from anywhere with phone/laptop/assistants) and receipt scanning through phone are the 2 most important features.

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

I'm talking like a d minus area practically the projects. so by the time we get married we should be able to buy a condo with cash in a great area. what we really want is a duplex in a great area but they are about 3 times more expensive then the condo.