I was actually thinking maybe I should put more focus on the investment aspects rather than the primary residence features.

From what iv read and what people are telling me here is that the first purchase is a little chaotic and nerve racking.

A lot of the people on here are featured so I would check out some of the featured blogs.

I like the search features: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search

Financing is always harder for Condo-Hotels, if the room has a kitchen it's a +, any other features is a +.

We use the property management software called Buildium which has all the features you listed and much more all built specifically for Property management. 

@Carrie Giordano The trim is called half-timbering, a classic feature on Tudor architecture, as are the clipped gables.

Early and previous podcasts featured ways to generate leads.

If you are worried about an appraisal next time, make sure to leave comps for the appraiser and a narrative to the extra features the home may have.

I am not sure if this windfall of $300K will cause the property prices to go up or will the drop in windfall from $500K to $300K will contribute towards damping the property prices.There is also some uncertainty with the H1B program and I know some H1B holders who are refraining from buying their first home till the air clears.On the other hand, the local economy is doing well, lots of folks from out of state are moving here for new jobs and home prices are not showing any sign of slowing down.To sign off, here is a feature on CNBC news about a teardown in Palo Alto (@Jay Hinrichs old hunting ground) that was listed for $1.9M and sold for $2.55M. http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?