Shortly after the purchase that all fell apart, and so I was in search of a new properly manager.  

I will second the other comment about utilizing classes to break apart your properties.

I read through some of your blog posts and downloaded your podcast for the commute home tonight - I got some great information from the lessons you learned from closing on an out-of-state apartment; especially around the due diligence process and financing. 

Many people are very underwhelmed and overwhelmed with Podio when getting started as it is so basic to use, but complex to master.

I now see an opportunity to pool money together from several people and start to purchase multiple homes at once, however I am not sure how to properly structure this business.I wouldn’t be buying large apartment complexes like a syndicator (I'd need much more experience to handle large deals lie that) but I think the basics still apply.

Hello I purchased a 24 unit apartment complex.

I would understand and offer an early termination clause if this was a yuppie area condo, university type apartment, or really any rental $2000 and under.

Hello BP:I’ve been approached by a professional who would like to lease one of my apartments and utilize it for AirBnB.

So don't take the $1050 number as gospel.2) Even with #1 in mind, that range is just the average of ALL houses/apartments in that area.

Most "trash collection services" look pretty heavy duty for my puny apartment building.