Comparing them to homeowners is like apples to oranges.  

Are there other software apps who offer better data? 

Just put the rental criteria in writing and the first person that submits the app AND meets the criteria gets the house.   

Next track your personal finances with an app like Mint.

I am wondering if there are any apps that you guys would recommend to record turnovers. ( photos/videos etc.)Second, another tenant has decided to stop paying rent.

Delete the Airbnb app from my phone (unless I'm traveling!)

Most of my units are managed, but i am buying a 4 plex my son will live in with 3 roommates at college.  He will manage it but i want to automate the rent collection and late fee assessment.  Would be nice if they als...

Are there any web sites or apps on iPhone that market to out of state investors?

LolaHi Lola,You might want to encourage the board to get 3 or 4 more bids for the block work.Perhaps get an architect (or an engineer) to help you write up a "Written Bid Request" for the (Needed) and (Optional) repair work.With a written bid request, you can be sure you are comparing apples to apples, and getting the required work done.Also, the Architect or Engineer may have a list of workmen to share with you that they have used successfully in the past on similar jobs.Good Luck! 

However, it is not comparing apples to apples when one only uses rental cash flow vs stock market gains, imo.