I currently have QuickBooks, but I'm not sure if it is possible to incorporate maintenance requests/ticketing, late payment notices, and other landlord specific tools.

Tools like Zillow, Realtor.com, and local real estate websites can provide valuable insights.Choosing a market involves balancing risk and potential return.

When you're fully ready for analysis check out the renter analysis tools and don't be afraid to post questions and ask for help, everyone is really supportive :) A good first step and great lending resource (super important in today's market) might be to check in with my lending guide and bestie of 20+ years @Joseph Chiofalo they lend nationwide and he's very patient with newbies and can help craft a workable plan towards portfolio growth.

Bigger Pockets- There's a rent estimator tool on Bigger Pockets under tools. 

Focus on high rental demand areas and use tools like BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator.Good luck!

What tools are people using to identify good markets?  

I am starting my journey as a Real Estate Investor and I am looking for any advice into what online tools do people use to find and filter each deal.Is there particular websites that are recommended to get additional information of a particular deal?

The ship’s owners tried one ‘professional’ after another but none of them could figure out how to fix the broken engine.Then they brought in a man who had been fixing ships since he was young.He carried a large bag of tools with him and when he arrived immediately went to work.

Here are a few popular options for inventory management in the STR industry:Smartbnb: Smartbnb offers tools for automating messages to guests, but also includes inventory tracking features.

Even some of the larger ones need better analytics/tools.