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.

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

I was using Cozy and it was super simple and easy to navigate.  

I would not categorically rule out a triplex and/or quad plex though...

The 1031 exchange rule to defer your tax is two part 1) reinvest all your proceeds and 2) purchase a property (or properties / DSTs/TICs) with an equal or greater market value.  

The rules are designed to prevent related parties from engaging in exchanges that shift high basis property for low basis property, followed by a sale of the low basis property, effectively "cashing out" without recognizing gain.If you sell a property to a related party as part of a 1031 exchange, both you and the related party must hold the exchanged properties for at least two years following the exchange.

Yes, the 1% rule is getting harder, but hopefully rent prices will continue to increase as they have been trending.

Congrats on investing in Ohio, it's a great market to be in, you can still find the 1% rule and tons of amazing appreciation here!

Know the rules, know the tenants, know how to get paid and know the repercussions.

There are several different kinds of exchanges with different rules and timelines, not just one type.