Aside from providing the basics (ie. listing tool to get the property published to 10+ major sites, scheduling tool to schedule viewings, tenant screening with comprehensive applications -- pulled reports from TransUnion, which include nationwide criminal background checks + credit checks + eviction history, digital lease creation tool, rent collection tool), automated maintenance tracking is key (and having everything in one spot makes a world of difference when it comes time to have a contractor come in and make a repair).

Why is there such a wide range of CAP RATES for Multis in Worcester? 

If you do not want, or can not use your VA loan and are still planning on living in it, think about using an FHA loan with a smaller down payment in the 3.5%-5% range.

Tons of renovated modern homes there at that price range.

This means that sellers with homes that are priced in the correct range don't have to accept low-ball offers, the market will provide a buyer willing to pay in that price range.On the other hand, if a home is significantly overpriced then the correct offer is a 'low-ball offer', meaning an offer closer to actual market value. 

I explained to them how they could try to move a little further out of the city where things are in the high $300k range and maybe get a finished basement and rent that out (househack), but they are clear that they do not want to be responsible for tenants if they have to sell.

The unit does have a gas water heater, gas range, dishwasher, fridge, and two window AC units I provide.

It was in a high demand price range and great school district.

Beautiful houses at 500k range with very few buyers interested.

I’m ideally looking at areas in the $120-$150k range to start.