Still use paper method for mileage logs.Tried QuickBooks several years ago but it was more complicated and I did not need the bells and whistles.

I would encourage you to learn the market you plan to invest in now and to continue to learn about the different methods of investing.

Seems like the new on line marketing methods  Section 8 is the new shinny object..

As Jay and I have warned, WAY too many of the people grasping to this SubTo method SHOULDN'T do it.

And then you can use that information to start to develop your own personal due diligence method: Crowdstreet.com, 1031 Crowdfunding, Akr7, Finresi etc.

This is the Dave Ramsey method of investing that works better if you have large amounts of capital and are just looking for monthly income. 

The most reliable method to locate liens and their positions is to conduct a title search through a title company.

I’m sourcing carefully and trying to approach it methodically, especially with the added layer of investing out of state.It’s good to hear advice from someone with experience.

You won’t find many seller-financing deals here, so if you're looking to scale quickly, your next best option is the BRRRR method—using cash or hard money to acquire properties and DSCR loans to refinance into. 

Seeing a lot of borrowers have success across the country, especially with the BRRRR method and the AirbnBRRRR methods!