Absolutely, starting as a leasing consultant can give you great insight into how rental markets work and what tenants look for.

I would also appreciate and benefit from tax consulting along with general tax planning.

Do the inspection, communicate with the tenants, treat the unit and monitor regularly!

It works fine for now but it doesn't scale well.I’d like to hear from those of you with five units or more, what tools or systems are you using to stay on top of your finances and monitor your portfolio performance?

If that's the case, the best way to manage costs is to closely monitor your property managers spending and request three quotes for any non-urgent major repairs (Say, over $1000 dollars).

To qualify, you have to prove actual day-to-day management or operations, not just investor-type oversight.Things like studying financials, preparing your own reports, monitoring money without being in a decision-making role, or having occasional consultations don’t count.

My small true log cabin is higher per sq ft to insure than my 5,000 sq ft indoor pool cabins, made with log look concrete siding and monitored fire suppression. 

This becomes an issue for us too because we end up relying in a handful of vendors which, if not monitored closely, may not have the best result either. 

I like to track my return on equity to monitor when to tap into equity of a home to scale or 1031.

For the rest of the house you would do well to pick a color more white/cream/tan than grey to go with your floor but monitors can lie so best to judge yourself.