At the same time, a degree in architecture could give you an advantage in understanding structural quality/integrity when analyzing properties. 

Have API's to automation and integration.

She went in to investigate and saw a q-tip on the floor and the medicine cabinet open. 

It does a good job showing all the action your numbers receive... it can also integrate with podio for free (using the globiflow extension) and every time someone calls your number podio will automatically update and it can tag it as an absentee owner list or driving for dollars list, etc.

I think your employer should be paying for any advanced degrees Unless you're in medicine or law where an advanced degree is necessary. by the bye Honeywell paid for my MBA but I paid for my Engineering degree when I started.

On a composition shingle roof, you would have a flashing that is integrated into your shingles (like the roof vents you have now) below the flashing (or integrated into the flashing) is a mechanical base that connects to the structural members of your home (rafters) or the deck (plywood), dependent on the racking manufacturer.

I have done a little research on companies that integrate with QB and can track project costs specifically.

I have been looking for an individual with a great deal of integrity I could coordinate with or partner with as i am an out of state investor. 

Integrating technology with your properties is a great idea, but you have to take into consideration that some people just won't take care of it and they might even take it with them when they move out.

We have been impressed with the product & I was particularly interested in it's integrity during the summer heat & heavy frost winters in our winterized Lakehouse.