If it doesn't then tha is a risk you need to consider when bidding.

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.

Rent's have dropped in this area and may continue to drop a bit more( lots of new inventory coming online this year).

if you just pick something online and buy it - you will lose money.I like @Jake Andronico's post because he's recommending a higher cost, closer area. 

If you time this well, and develop mid-late Recovery phase, your projects should be coming online right at the height of the demand depending on the market.

I just looked online and they have plenty at Lowes.

It opens up some doors and I think the cost with some online programs is not outrageous.

Right now, all you are doing is book research or online research, so you need to put these random thoughts into the real world.

It does not matter if you have a small online store, have a mobile coffee shop in a trailer or if you are flipping couches.

Considering the location and potential value of the property, investing in high-quality windows seems like a smart move.In my experience, I found great deals on home renovation services online.