You can also try the BiggerPockets sponsor: RealWebsite.I use their software and it makes creating squeeze pages and a main page quite easy.Although you still need some html/programming knowledge to turn the system completely custom.

Any ideas on editing software or a place to start?

Instead of buying a software package - the class shows you how to create your own cash flow models in Microsoft Excel with all the bells and whistles.

I am looking for a good web based investment analysis software.

I have downloaded the trial version and played around with it a bit, but every one says the software is not very intuitive, even though it is the industry standard, and my first impression is the same.

And I've probably thrown away more money at the casino than you have ever made.

My experience is with software development rather than bird dogging real estate.

As much as software vendors would try to convince you its illegal to resell a program you don't want, I don't think that's unethical, either (I'm a SW guy, by the way.)I do think its unethical to make copies of CDs, programs, or the forms in a course, then resell the CD, program or course.

Spend your time working on your REI and buy a good software program for your accounting or out source it after you start making all that money.

Either the speaker is pushing offering a product (RE analysis software) or overpriced club meetings "conferences" that would be very helpful drown most newbies.My need is simple.