Vrbo has free price automation software.I use Excel for book keeping.I don't pay for any third party software, not really needed on 1 or 2 properties.I charge a little extra for cleaning fee than actual cleaning costs.

Read Section 8 books instead.  

Even small, consistent amounts add up over time.Learn & NetworkKeep reading REI books, but also join real estate meetups or online groups like here on BiggerPockets.

Spend $50 and read the to; three books about real estate syndication.

In terms of Costs associated with an LLC-Roughly like $100 to file with the secretary of state in Ohio if you wanted to do it yourself-Cost for your accountant to prep a tax return at the end of the year for that LLC (depends on your accountant)-Cost of a higher interest rate with a DSCR loan -Maybe more advanced, but if you have more rentals the cost of additional bookkeeping software like having to pay for additional quick books accounts.

Now with bookings slowing, many of them may be overwhelmed with the negative cashflow.

My favorite zip codes to recommend for investment opportunities in the Memphis area are 38114, 38111, 38104, 38117, 38109, 38128, 38127, 38116, 38115, 38118, 38119, 38112, 38122, 38141, & in Mississippi 38637, 38671, 38672, 38654.

Hey Kareem -A solid first step is educating yourself through podcasts, books, and forums like BP.

I know the podcasts and books speak about being in a deal with zero skin in the game, but that is an outlier situation not the norm. 

TIAErich  Erich - I would echo other's comments, but also point you in the direction of a Bigger Pocket book, "Estimating Rehab Costs" - It's a 2019 version, so the actual dollar amounts will need to be increased, but it can give you a good starting point for the process that you can refine/update over time.