Does anyone have any good ways or software to get better data?

Hope is a table at the casino. 

Most of our clients are professionals - physicians, attorneys, software engineers.

Does anyone have advice on best software to use if I can't access the MLS yet? 

What property management software or tools would you recommend for tracking rent payments, leases, and maintenance requests?

I’m struggling to understand why all of this is necessary just to use their property management software.

So, they can markup what they paid out and keep the difference.Most PMC industry software has these two options built in.So, it's just a matter of understanding how your PMC is marking up maintenance and not expecting it to be for free.Regarding the specific charges you mentioned - there has to be some level of trust with your PMC. 

What would be considered the easiest program for small hard money lenders to use to track loans and history and sending out 1098 's? Im a small lender.

2) Handling all the calls3) Scheduling showings - and getting stood up --if you are smart with computers use software like Calendarly (sp?)

You can buy a set of five for under $300, subscription for the recording software is $10 a month, then the cost of WiFi or hotspot.If you've already had a couple break-ins, you are obviously in a high-crime area.