They have helped my parents retire comfortably, paid my kids way through college and been a great way to store and build wealth.

@Anna DoumkinaIt’s going to be very challenging getting a lender to do one property with that low of a down payment - so start with 1 before trying to buy 5-10Section 8 properties also have a lot more maintenance so you will want to make sure to have adequate reserves as well

Both of these providers have the ability to store docs and other info about your property.But if you're looking to simply track links to your mortgage servicer, utility providers, etc. a simple Google sheet should do the job.

What will your need for reserves be generally, and for each property?

@Lucas MoralesIf you have coin op laundry in the building as well make sure you have a machine that gives quarters as I have had people use the vending machine to get their quarters for laundry and you have to constantly restock it.Personally I would say it’s not worth it unless you are far from grocery / convenience store.

Appraisers give no value to the business aspect, so the property is sold at market value, even if furnished and even if there are future reservations on the books. 

I can even do it with grocery store carts.  

You could be buying a small manufacturer, or a retail store.  

If you are up in the mountains, somewhere to store snowboards.

High interest rates and dwindling capital reserves have led smaller investors, who have long driven the market, to pull back.Shift in Investor BehaviorFor years, individual investors fueled price growth through small-dollar deals, but rising interest rates have made them less aggressive.