If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

This is not meant as solicitation or advertisement of services. 

I also personally know students who have worked with Lee Arnold in my local area.

This is a big one  this disclosure must also be in all advertising of the wholesaler including SM.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

I haven't personally dealt with any crazy insurance premiums such as the ones people have been advertising in like Tampa, FL.

Anyone who is advertising an "easy way", you are the product.

Those willing to go beyond that could be good partners for real estate investors.Traditional banks/Local Banks and non-bank lenders - If they are a portfolio lender, meaning they actually hold on to the loan and don't just collect your payment, then they have the ability to be flexible.

The date you are able to take depreciation is when the property is ready for renting (i.e. advertising for rent or obtaining a certificate of occupancy).

But doesn't have any property advertising, prospective tenant applications/screening, or any of that side of the business.