I’ve found success by networking at local meetups, connecting with real estate agents, and exploring online platforms to discover these opportunities.

Also, whenever possible I create wish lists for the next phase, and when I'm ready to start I put it in my online cart and go.Everyone has been burned by everyone.

Search for this in a Michigan Public Notice legal newspaper or an online legal notice aggregator site like USALEGALNOTICES and the fount of MI pre FC/FC data will be available to you.

IMO killeen is a solid investment. just have to watch which areas you are getting into. there are some pretty rough areas near fort hood but killeen is great because it is close enough to austin and people commute from there to austin as well. with fort cavazos near by and the new samsung plant coming online in taylor, it is a solid choice with steady demand for MF.

A lot of that is referral based or people find my site online, organically. 

Quickbooks online could work for what you need.  

They are a fraction of the price of those who advertise online.

I've joined facebook groups and looking around online for a mentor in the city or near the city I plan to invest in, I've connected with someone and plan to speak to them monday but nothing is promised but I'll look into them again.

Their new online system is really confusing, and I have had to call customer support for help each time I needed to wire/ACH funds because I could never figure it out on my own (and their customer service chat box isn't set up yet). 

I don't care what anyone online says if you live there and have tenants at your home it will be a job.