You can buy lots of affordable books online (Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Growth is a good one to start with) and I would also recommend subscribing to podcasts, publications etc.

Howdy, The City of Albuquerque has partnered with groups to map out crime data. https://www.cabq.gov/police/online-services/crime-mapping.

Everything these courses and mentorship programs offer can be found for free online.

As for the cheaper markets, I would look to do mid term rentals in the Rust Belt near hospitals like the Cleveland clinic to maximize the income to help mitigate the downsides and unexpected expenses associated with those markets.

I feel that most people make this sound really good because it gets hype and attention online, but I have yet to hear anyone actually explain in real terms how this works...

Prioritize education through online classes and local meetings, cultivate a network of experienced professionals, and stay current on market trends and rehab prices to ensure successful transactions.

If you have multiple properties, QuickBooks Online is great to connect bank feeds and track expenses.

Do you use an online program, and app, or someone local?

Utilizing my online MLS portal, I negotiated a purchase agreement for the property in its current as-is condition, ensuring no disruptions for the current tenants.

Read online of some people utilizing to provide liquidity for a deal and want to learn more.