BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

As a fellow realtor I would recommend keeping this website in your tool belt.https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a LIVABILITY score for each street/zip code.

Take advantage of the tools available to analyze deals, network with professionals, and educate yourself on market trends.Don't be afraid to ask questions, share your experiences, and learn from others.

Do you currently use any tools to streamline client follow-ups?

The strategy you are implementing we like the call the "Holy Grail" of house hacking haha; purchasing a small-multifamily to house hack with a VA are powerful tools, and done correctly can really help kick start and build a great porfolio.

Most of the property management software listed here https://www.biggerpockets.com/property-management-tools support both ACH and smaller unit counts.

I'd also recommend checking out the Market Finder tool (biggerpockets.com/markets) for a quick way to compare markets and narrow your search to a few top-performing areas. 

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

Listening to so many people on YouTube its hard to know which one is correct or not etc, as well the excel cash flow matrix tool.

I have some additional SEC 8 tools on my website from workshops I have taught.