I would recommend at least networking with 100-300 people via forums and/or zooms before you drop any money on anything (books are the exception, get plenty of those if that works for you as a learning tool).

With the proper compliance awareness and support, it's a very powerful financial tool.

It could be worth considering a shot at an actual software solution built for DIY landlords (1 - 15 units); one that helps you to automate your own rental process (ie. compared to other tools, one that helps you to actually get it listed on 10+ major listing sites, allows you to schedule showings, provides you with super thorough tenant screening options, online digital leases which can be customized and help you by breaking out those fees, automated maintenance tracking, and fast rent collection which also offers your tenants the ability to report their positive on-time payments to the major credit bureaus; just another positive reinforcement/added incentive to get them to make those payments on time).

Touting tools, resources, even sooo many leads, I asked a few of the so-called master level brokers in attendance how it was working for them to find none I spoke to had actually succeeded at making it work.

Are there any tools or resources that you can direct us to?

I already have the tools and knowledge to fix up a property.

The cities here in Coachella Valley must employ some high-tech IT peeps because they troll for bad actors, find them with AI and other tools, and fine them $5,000.

Love the idea of asking AI to compare and contrast strategies. 5 years ago I would have rolled my eyes or even downvoted such a topic, but the reality is that in the year 2024 AI is an incredibly powerful tool for gathering objective information to make decisions.

Most Commercial Brokers gave access to software tools that have off market properties, as well as being connected w owners off market property can help vet them based on financials …

Ultimately, there is no absolute answer and unique tool/strategy in anything real estate.