Hi Kevin, I would recommend looking at reviews, online presence, and responsivness .

Before blogs and online social networking.

Quote from @Xavier Prieto: Nate, it's essential to recognize that the way you brand yourself online is just as critical as the message you're sending.

I also use QuickBooks Online for most of my clients.

Non-Arm's Length TransactionsNon-arm's length transactions are purchase transactions in which there is a relationship or business affiliation between the seller and the buyer of the property.

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.

Hi, Jacob - to create a lease I recommend you use an online service like Avail.co or Rocket Lawyer to draft a state-specific lease.

Now, deed information is on line and easily accessible, and interest rates have risen the last 3 years.  

This is a general response.According to NAR, 98% of people see a house on-line before they even contact an agent.

So I do my networking online.