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

I think it's fair to say that for some people, reading can essentially be another form of procrastination, just like social media and TV. 

But, as my wife and I have done this over the past 5 years, we have found it moves less and less each time, and that we are essentially living the life we envisioned 5 years ago when we started this process. 

Are there specific tools, presentations, or approaches that help them feel more confident in taking that first step?

It’s essentially the wealth you’ve built through homeownership.

Digging deeper it is a legit program, that actually provides other tools and support similar to Rent to Retirement.

BiggerPockets has some pro tools that let you see rent to price ratios and other cool stats, I use this to check out various markets and which seem to have better/worse profitability.

Consulting a tax advisor or 1031 Exchange expert is essential to determine if the benefits outweigh the hassle.Taxes Without a 1031: Without the exchange, your parents will owe capital gains taxes.

Educate yourself with resources like The House Hacking Strategy and practice analyzing deals using tools like BiggerPockets calculators.

What property management software or tools would you recommend for tracking rent payments, leases, and maintenance requests?