Or do you use another tool to search for properties? 

Asana and Monday are indeed popular choices, but one tool that's come through for me has been this performance tracking tool.

Also recommend the BP Find A Lender Tool - can sort by state and type of loan needed (DSCR)https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/lenders

I am not sure what tools you are using for your cash flow projections but it's possible to have a property that does not cash flow year 1 but will in year 2 or 3 and so on based on average historical appreciation in Austin TX. 

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

I plan on doing most the renovations myself which requires equipment (such as tools).

Are there tools or rules to estimate the expenses. 

@Drew SygitOh, I forgot to ask - any free tool recommendations for determining the various classes of neighborhoods in different regions?

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

My two cents is that the non-live broadcast is a commonly used marketing tool If it was "live" when it was first broadcast, then it is not a "scam" in my opinion but a rebroadcast that does not disclose that fact (not as professional as it could be).