Not sure if that is still legal or even translates in today's world of everything online but seemed like a good screening tool to me at the time. 

Documenting your journey online or engaging on LinkedIn can also help expand your network.

Start small, be patient, and stay connected with local meetups and online investor communities for support. 

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

What is the best way to go about finding these property listings online before they go to the auctions?

Attend seminars, join online forums, and read up on the latest market trends to stay informed.Remember, real estate investing is not without its challenges.

They are highly secretive however - no online presence under their names while being very tech-advanced, they also installed like seven cameras around the house perimeter.

Build your knowledge with books, podcasts, and online resources, and network through local REIA meetings and virtual platforms.

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

You may be able to see if a retailer still sells the 2024 version.If you can't get the one time purchase, you would need to see if the cost is beneficial.For real estate -  Quickbooks desktop > Quickbooks online because you can set up multiple entities within quickbooks desktop and not pay an additional cost per entity that Quickbooks online would charge you.Best of luck!