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 their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

In my search, I've noticed that many positions require proficiency in Yardi.I've been actively looking for effective ways to learn Yardi, but it seems challenging to find suitable training or courses online.

Dumb question - but are these auctions online only, or in-person? 

There are a lot of websites that offer the course online, or if you have a college near you, they also typically offer a class that satisfies the pre-licensing requirement.

Just curious do you find that accessing county records online through the county clerk website works just as well as going in person?

Yes, operations is a big part of that, especially for anyone that wants to be a business for the long-term.If I were you, I would be talking to office brokers about partnering more than an online forum.   

I would never form an entity with them when I can do it online with a firm that charges a fraction of what they charge).

I do SMS, cold call, mail, online, wholesalers, etc.

You can also find various contracts online, develop your own then have an attorney review it to ensure it has teeth, and is legal in your area.7.