In addition to what was said above, for the software that has a free trial option, sign up for it and use the software for a day (or at least a few hours) as if you are using it for real, then call their customer support too and get a feel for that. 

I'd be happy to talk with you further about how to leverage your real estate license in pursuing your investment goals.

We accept all applications and in the case of section 8 the only real time we don’t is if the numbers don’t make sense with market rent vs HUD standard.  

It's a great way to talk through your plans and goals for real estate with people that actually understand! 

That’s where real savings happen!

However, just as a new real estate agent/broker will acquire a solid basic education in real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance by studying and taking classes for the licensing exam, other careerists will have two legs up by spending time acquiring knowledge before embarking on paid working career. 

Quote from @Stuart Udis: Sometimes the best real estate investments are investments you don’t make.

We have been talking about investing in real estate for a couple of years.

You want a bookkeeper that specializes in real estate.

Brand new real estate investor.