Do you guys use quick books or google doc sheets ?

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

If you have an Iphone, you can create a separate folder for your photos which you can save your business receipts.An alternative option is using an online storage platform such as google drive, dropbox, etcBest of luck

See my software guide below.Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening GuideMy Landlord forms package includes a septic addendum, or you can try finding one online with a Google search.Anything else I can help with?

I just Googled this and it said an average acre of land in Texas in 2023 is $4670, depending on location and more if near urban areas. 

Hey Kyle, I'd advise running your numbers on the conservative side and google street view(or boots on the ground feedback) the area as much as possible since you are out of state.

Just do a quick google search and skip all the obviously fake reviews that say the exact same key words and phrases.

We use Hospitable as our PMS for automated messages and calendar syncing, PriceLabs for dynamic pricing and market analysis, Minut for noise monitoring, Schlage Encode locks, Ring cameras, and the Google suite for shopping spreadsheets and owner monthly invoices.

File all receipts in a dedicated Google Drive folder.