Weather may affect moving day, but packing, viewing new places and signing a lease elsewhere are done indoors.

Yield in an asset, including real eatate, is a function of the markets perceived view of risk in the asset and market.DC, and Arlington, are amongst the lowest risk markets in the entire country, and thus will have incredibly low yields on purchase.Part of that risk profile though is how much future appreciation and rent growth are anticipated in said markets.

The other platforms actually have some advantages over the MLS...

Real estate is commonly viewed as an inflation protection, so demand increases, which has an upward pressure on pricing. 

Maybe changing the platform to something simpler to use to address only rent payments could help solve that for you.

Any recommendations on a good property management platform?

Would be interested to hear your views on this!

But, you need to understand that the primary purpose for all of these podcasts is to serve as a marketing platform.

Due to the new IRS regulation on venmo and other cash apps regarding having to report any income over 600$, I am hesitant to use these platforms.

You are only allowed to view the property on the morning of the auction.