Tenants will absolutely try to push the limits to see how far they can take it.

I discarded Avail because of their requirement for a non-VOIP phone (I mean really), and Apartments.com because I don't really like their business model.My Comparison isRentRediPros: Very nice applicationApplication first means tenants likely have it on phone and get push notificationsBlocking Partial PaymentsMaintenance system seems ideal: Description, Title, and short video.Looks like Cash/Credit Card payments can be set up with no additional work on landlord side?

Make sure your agent knows what they are talking about ( if push comes to shove they are liable for their own mouth which their E&O insurance will cover)   My advise is get a few more quotes.    

@Ashish AcharyaThank you.I understand it better now, even though HVAC is a major component of a home,it's dealt as a separate entity that depreciates, likewise I am assuming that would be the case with refrigerator, washing machine furniture etc

With list prices as high as they have ever been, and inventory as low as it is... how long can this high-unemployment consumer market push off any type of market softening?

Don't let lenders push you to lock right now.

Interesting, self employed people have the most sense of identity from their job of people not working in government or Non-profit: So maybe the push to get out of the cube is more about agency and meaning than we give it credit for..

Another good point is pushing a November lease end to January or February.  

A realtor that does a lot of homes may try to push you to buy the first or second place you look at, not know what you're looking for as an investor, etc.Once you've had a chance to look at the places, and have all the paperwork in front of you run the numbers.

@Nathan Christensen  Generally the depreciation expense taken each year will push you into a passive activity loss, especially in the beginning.