Social Media is already being used as a tool in RE so I would definitely get on board asap.

Leveraging technology and all the tools available today, you can hire anyone, regardless of location IMO. 

Amazing enough that I bought the PRO membership and I believe enough in the tools and network provided by BP that it will allow me to succeed in my pursuit of financial independence.And, I believe it has allowed me to see that I might be royally screwed on my rehab/flip property I am working on.

The beauty of CRM systems is you can automate and track and do much more than just manage a list.

He left some of his tools and equipment here, maybe about $200 worth, and some tiles that we bartered.

New to bigger pockets. Looking for help finding simple pro forms software to analyze business model consisting of purchasing 5-10 single urban homes one at a tIme, rehabbing and renting all using line of credit and ...

Investing out of state is significantly more complex than investing local...you'll be depending on someone to be your eyes and ears...this typically creates a huge conflict when you enter an industry where half the agents can't find their *** with both hands and the other half are commission driven...you're really looking for the 1% that has well established tools for long-distance investing. 

This does not mean stocks are not a great tool for wealth building.

I have used the tools available and I think I found a good rental with an awesome cash flow.

(and the sub section on REAL ESTATE MARKETING TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY TAXES & ACCOUNTING LEGAL TEAM)Bonus for the weekend, my collection for starters (read the comments too, and then if you like the author, go check out what else they wrote):https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/stages-of-investing/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/newbies-learn-real-estate-investing/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/5-ways-to-know-youre-not-ready-to-invest/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/ideal-vs-desperate-investor/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/how-much-to-offer-property/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/hazardous-attitudes-of-investors/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2016/05/31/21-traits-scammy-real-estate-investment-guru/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/youre-not-cut-out-to-be-real-estate-investor/-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/questions-new-investors-should-ask/If this not enough to get you started and keep you busy ...let me know and I'll send you a list of blogs, podcasts, and books.