Some common names you'll see thrown around a lot: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend you search for each of those apps online and see what they offer, how much they charge, etc.

Just trying to make smart hiring decisions and avoid common mistakes. 

Totally get why you're stressed, long days on market feel personal but what you're describing is actually pretty common for first-time landlords. 

LLC HELOCs do exist, but they’re much less common and usually come with higher rates, lower LTVs, or more friction.

Fannie & Freddie don't allow Conventional Loans in the name of an LLC, but the newly-common DSCR product does (with few exceptions).

It is not that rentals are not great assets, but reducing exposure to operational surprises can create a much smoother experience.What you are seeing is fairly common this time of year.

It's one of the most common misconceptions to VA lending.  

A big issue we commonly see is general liability insurance that is limited to the office premise only.

Most DSCR lenders do underwrite off current appraised value — but overlays matter.Where things break is when:the property was recently listed or reduced, orthe lender has an internal policy tying value to the lower of appraisal vs recent list/contract price, even on refis.That’s not universal, but it is common.2.

While it sounds daunting, after you read a few, you learn to find those sections that commonly have those restrictions.