Previously, I was working a full time job as a factory automation consultant (outside sales) while managing our 2 duplexes and 1st flip project. 

My hobbies, family, friends, and persona responsibilities will change as I go through life, but I know that they will take priority over a job and creating someone else’s financial independence.I had automated my savings into an online external bank account, which allowed the money to be out of sight, out of mind and never missed.

Yes, coming from QBS or Excel All of the software mentioned will seem super automated and extremely advanced. 

Hi Blake, I use RentRedi to automate collecting rent and to track maintenance requests, I already had tenants so I didn't need to use it to pre-qualify tenants.

We are systems oriented and will try to automate as much as possible.

Find a local broker who will go out there and drive around, look at it and report back.An AVM or automated valuation model would be based on just historical numbers and values and not on the condition, so you might want to combine them into all your factors for value.Found Realty Pilot, who will do both for you for a reasonable fee.

Jut to throw some more in the mix here for you Marina, I've heard of Base CRM and Solve CRM being thrown around as well - I personally have experience with SolveCRM and find it great for tracking everything - almost everything can be automated!

I have actually taken some steps to start automating more of my business.

It really depends on the investor, one of my mentors wanted the newbie to automate some of the property management tasks for his properties.Also one word of warning, there are lots of investors happy to take people on but plenty that have also been burned by dozens of newbies wanting to join but then quitting when the going gets tough so don't expect everyone to welcome you with open arms.

A lot can be automated, use smart technology, but having a great boots on the ground partner is a must!