We have used Dickie Baldwin (Baldwin Advisory Group), Accurate Group, SGPNow.com (Safeguard), DataTree, Raven Spatial, and others to get some combination of BPO/property condition report, drone imagery, desktop appraisal, AVM, etc.

what are some top picks for management apps or desktop software you are using? 

When I was hunting for a productivity product with specific features, high on the list was one that was seamless between desktop and mobile.

In terms of running numbers, the Rental Property Calculator under the Tools tab at the top of your browser (if you are using a laptop or desktop) is a great way to do so.

Since I don't DM here on BiggerPockets, you'll need to call me at the phone number visible below in my signature block (provided you're on the desktop app and not your cellphone).ILTFP!

I would like a basic bookkeeping software, desktop, that I can purchase and use until I want to upgrade.

/pinacle.htmlhttps://quickbooks.intuit.com/desktop/Are there any tools you use that you find to be of value.

I am going to drive it this week because right now all I i've done is just doing a desktop eval. 

The problem with Knob and Tube wiring I've run into in many homes is there was no electric ground wire and this can be a serious problem.The second problem is I will bet there is nowhere near enough wall receptacles in the living room or bedroom for the number of devices people use today.The third problem is there is most-likely not enough circuits in the kitchen since people have more things today than when the wiring was installed e.g. microwaves, garbage disposers and more light fixtures in the ceilings.I live in a building built in 1904 with Knob and Tube and not one wall receptacle is grounded and everyone gets shocked when we touch anything metal e.g. the metal case on our desktop computers.One last problem is; it is sometimes much easier to purchase a property that is not up to par, but when you go to sell it the buyer's inspector may find a lot of faults with the wiring and sometimes mortgage lenders want up-to-date wiring and many don't even like aluminum wiring.I would figure no less than $12,000 to $15,000 to re-wire a house and maybe a few thousand dollars more if you need to upgrade the electrical panel to 100 or more amps.

The bank (local community bank) said they can do up to $250 with an internal desktop appraisal, but any more would require a formal appraisal.