Its completely dependent on when the last time the company gets a data update and how often. 

So if you want to handle the extra work, like cleaning, repairs and all of the calls and texts, then go for it.

So as investing partners it makes sense because we will both have extra cash at the same time, we partner up to cut the risk in half + we both specialize in a couple things the other does not in terms of being a rental property owner (e.g. running the books + marketing vs actually fixing things).  

To process a new owner payment the system takes an extra week or two.

When analyzing a deal, the expenses data available (opex, vacancy, PM, capex, etc.) is at the time of purchase.

Crime data.

Many, if not most, want to have this data, but a very high % don't calculate monthly performance.

Right now I'm just looking at properties all over the place learning how to analyze a property etc but as somebody that is looking to make their first investment, i want to avoid if possible the extra outlays that can potentially come with an older house. 

It makes the dialogue more between the two members rather than with the whole membership (unless you take extra steps to click on every triangle).

You might find that they could charge enough extra rent to pay for themselves.