Crew Enterprises will no longer have any involvement.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/307-Colony-Dr-Enterprise-...$190k. 4-plex, 2b/1ba ea, around 800sqft each.

Targeting landlords with 5-25 units - past the single property stage but not big enough for enterprise software that costs $500+/month.If you're in this range, I'd really value your take on whether this is worth building or if there are better solutions already out there.I think Buildium starts at $50/month, so not sure why you are using $500 figure.Have you tried Innago?

Most of the big platforms (Buildium, Stessa, Yardi) are either too expensive or built for the US market.For 7 units, you don't need all the bells and whistles of enterprise software - you just need something that helps you stay on top of compliance deadlines (rent increases, inspections, lease renewals) without breaking the bank.Have you looked into more focused solutions that just handle compliance tracking rather than full property management?

2 SFH remain. Rents at 1400/1500 mo.4% notes. Balance remaining 50k ea. Value 300/320k. Bought for 70/100k app 20 years ago. Refinanced, 10-12 years ago, cash out, lower rate. Payments are 900/mo mortgages total for ...

I have a renovation background, but I'm not really trying to play the value add game out the gate in markets I don't know.  

Sellers often struggle when they can't prove a borrower's "skin in the game" with a documented down payment.

I want to get my foot in the door of real estate and feel this is a good way to get skin in the game.

It’s systems vs stress.For a first duplex, out of state, here’s how I’d think about it:When self-managing can workSelf-management is realistic if you have all of the following in place:A reliable local handyman who answers calls and bills promptlyA clear tenant screening framework (income, rental history, evictions, consistency)Management software for rent collection, maintenance tickets, and documentationA local leasing solution (lockboxes, self-showings, or a paid runner)Familiarity with Ohio landlord-tenant laws and leasesIf any one of those is weak, self-managing becomes reactive very fast.The biggest mistake new owners makePeople underestimate leasing and screening, not maintenance.Bad tenants cost far more than 10% management fees ever will.If you self-manage, you must:Control screening criteria yourselfNever bend standards to “fill the unit”Treat leasing like a system, not a favorSoftware that’s “enough” for small portfoliosFor 1–5 units:TenantCloudAvailBuildium (solid but heavier than you need at first)You don’t need enterprise tools.

If it is an incredible deal that really makes sense with no skin in the game, and you still don't have the funding, maybe pitching a JV partnership with an investor would be ideal, instead of a traditional loan.