You can also buy a Landlord Forms package from Biggerpockets, me, or find one online and hope it's sufficient and legal.You don't need an app to manage your property.

I'm fairly new to the real estate game and currently have 2 properties; 4 bed 2 1/2 bath renters have been in there going on their 5th year, and a new 3 bed 2 bath we're looking into using for a midterm.I work as a radiology manager for Methodist and been with them going on 10 years.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

I encourage you to take a look at out pages, reviews and feedback from other owners posted online.

I wasn't really thrilled being forced to quickbooks online from desktop so I would like a different software for bookkeeping but need to retain my mortgage bank too. 

Finding a random one online is going to be more hassle than it is worth.

IMO, only worth it if you have access to enough capital to scale your efforts, though.Can't be compared.To do well in the lending game, in addition to controlling your risk and what others have mentioned, you need... 

You can utilize hard money for a BRRR or flip to get into the game. 

I am looking to get into the real estate game early and learn as much as possible, especially about house hacking and possibly short-term rentals.

Join online communities like Facebook Groups and BiggerPockets Forums to engage with experienced investors.