@Mark DiGioia there are numerous property management softwares out there that can help you collect your rent online as well as provide other property management features.

Did your in laws add any other unique features?

@Andy Bondhus I don't know the legality behind any of it but I do know that a lender can offer a program with specific features, in this case escrow, and if you do not agree with it, they do not have to lend. 

So from my first month (less than a month, maybe like 3 weeks now) of diving into real estate I have found out that finding DEALS is the most crucial aspect for real estate investing.

Also recently I was featured on DIY NETWORK FIRST TIME FLIPPERS.

The private companies that specialize are really nice to use they have great features and more updated info than the title companies sometimes.   

So this is very crucial, because who wants to pay higher taxes when you really didn't make that much money at all. 

@John Leavelle Good relationships are crucial.

That being said, there is a way in QB SELF EMPLOYED to manually insert transaction - a feature made available so you can insert a transaction if connection to your bank account is not working. 

Thank you Joe, I agree that location is everything for Allentown right now, the less of a ghetto my tenants will have to walk through to get to the right areas of Hamilton is crucial.