BRRR deal could get you the cashflow and the value add payout without having to pay capital gains on the equity.If you’re not fatalist with the Multifamily Wealth podcast with Axel Ragnarson I’d highly suggest checking it out.

Tried a few but they are far from reliable...in a sense that if I am not on site things go sideways, or even no activity and completely missing for days. 

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

He's only warranting for two years.I wouldn't pay $40,000 to paint the entire interior and exterior!

Downsides are that he gets none of the potential upside when the property may be sold down the line, and we have to find a way to ensure that we build enough equity in the property to do a cash-out refinance when the loan term ends to pay it off. 

If the septic is old and has several years left then maybe better to pay the connection fee - but if its in good working order - I would maybe pass on it as its available when the septic system is passed its life.

Pay in more frequent installments?

Then quickly asked to pay more fees.

They are slow to respond, pay pennies on the dollar to low-qualified contractors, and often reject claims for things you thought was covered.

Many flippable properties in my market are paying 75%-80%.