I have a free training on YT on how to do this.

Train is huge! 

This train is going to crash and there is going to be blood in the streets.

I have recently been considering this same train of thought. 

I would ask what their commission percentage is, how much training they provide, if they require you to be in the office, and how much their agents make on average. 

And please keep updates here of the train wreck of it all.

I also have no formal training in bookkeeping and don't want to spend the cash to hire one.

Look for one that includes a training video to ensure you understand how to best use it.

Biggest thing IMO is getting close to the train station and have a high quality units that may not look attractive on paper the first few years but will have the ability to raise rents consistently long term. 

My two bedroom is currently being rented out for 1900 and the training is coming in the spring.