Most offer amazing benefits of tech, software, support and only charge $495-$695 per closing.

As the never ending fishing for leads continues, what software for leads would you recommend and why?

You all buy lists, get Propstream and other software subscriptions, buy into AI crap, and what ever else the uneducated Gurus tell you to do.In other words, all you are trying to do is figure out who IS and who ISN'T motivated right?

They sold us on a software access for 1 yr, and was told it would be up and running when I got home, and my phone would be ringing once it was set up (it didn't).

For me, it's a great blend of banking, bookkeeping and tenant management software.

Is there a preferred (and affordable) software I would use to keep tenant files, rent ledgers, maintenance requests etc?

We have all the same rules and procedures and use QBO for as our accounting software with all forms of payment accepted- online, ach and regular mail.We encourage communication. 

https://getrefm.com/shop/free-refm-software/land-and-housing...

Some cities have government websites and you can use softwares like Vestmap to check neighborhood analysis.

Instead use a free property management software to help you with the rent collection process.