Sometimes people don't know because the atmosphere they are venturing into is so negatively charged (by comments) that they are afraid that someone will embarrass them with a negative response, when all they are trying to do is learn. 

Good luck with your venture. 

Here are a couple of software options that I think might be a good fit alongside those third-party services: BrytSoftware: This user-friendly platform streamlines tasks like loan payments, statements, and communication with automated workflows.

Best of luck with your new venture!

Have you ever partnered with others on real estate ventures?

Whoever created their back office workflow process did a bang up job. 

I'd venture to say that for 95% of the investors I've met, their LLCs would be completely worthless if they were to be used. 

Most of them failed with this one simple, and often used, workflows.

It has a free plan, although I opted to go for the long dollar and spend $7 a month so I can make use of its automated workflows :)Do a quick search and check it out; perhaps it'll serve your needs.

All the best in your RE ventures!