I guess my question is, will updated and more modern features be worth the initial and eventual price of instal and repair compared to the price of rent??

Make sure to ask questions, and utilize all the features of the forum.If you can setup a meet in the afternoon on the weekend, I'd be willing to join. 

Are the old features fairly standard for that area to where you can get the $1000 a month without replacing them?  

Yep, check with your state.In Ohio, you have to be licensed, with a broker, and be a REALTOR to get access to our MLS (plus pay all the dues).If you're just getting your license to get access to the MLS then you're better off creating rapport with a good agent you trust and asking them to set you up on their auto-notification with the criteria of houses you're looking for (On our MLS system, we have that feature to setup clients on auto-notification, so as soon as a house comes on the market that meets their criteria they'll get notified).Also, if you get to know an agent(s), they may know of houses not on the MLS that will be coming on the market, so you could have first access to it.

Bummer, this would be a great feature.

I would further ask them questions about what features would make my property sell fast and for top dollar, and I would give the listing to the agent who I liked the most. 

@Matt LaneThis is what Scott Smith, the attorney featured on BP Podcast Show 109, said:"Action #2 is to say for most investors, go ahead and set up at least three LLCs or start using a series LLC structure.

I've purchased lots of reference books and text books, I never bought a comic book.

It will let you utilize some of the additional features to help you find people in your area, calculate deals, and participate in the market place. 

It can be invested in a mutual fund like annuity featuring bonds or stocks, with loan provisions.