Quote from @Dana Powell: It's easy for him to say "only touchup paint for 20 years" when he knows you won't come after him for it!

It could be due to local laws as to how easy it is to get rid of tenants if there is a problem. 

I am happy to connect more about Memphis.

As an investor and agent here in Columbus Ohio, if you have any questions or want to connect, definitely reach out!

I recommend connecting with @Andrew Freed and others in the area who run REIA's and meetup groups etc. 

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.

Fees should be clearly stated in writing, easy to understand, and justifiable.

To get the best results and to start to make real connections, go to local real estate meetups, start learning, and then post a question where others can hop in and help you move from A to B.

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.

Firstly to connect with investors, property owners, flippers etc who need re-model/demo work/tile installation done at competitive prices.