The home buying process typically follows these key steps:Assess Your Finances: Review your credit score, savings, and determine how much you can afford for a down payment and monthly mortgage payments.Get Pre-Approved for a Loan: Work with a lender to get pre-approved, which gives you a clear budget and shows sellers you’re a serious buyer.Find a Real Estate Agent: Partner with an experienced agent who knows the local market and can guide you through the process.Search for Homes: Browse listings and visit properties that fit your criteria (location, size, price, etc.).Make an Offer: When you find a home you like, submit an offer through your agent, including contingencies (financing, inspections, etc.).Home Inspection & Appraisal: Once the offer is accepted, hire an inspector to ensure the home’s condition and the lender will order an appraisal to verify the property’s value.Secure Financing: Finalize your mortgage by submitting required documents and ensuring the lender clears you for closing.Closing: Sign the final paperwork, pay closing costs, and receive the keys to your new home!

I suppose that’s a better set up than Zillow but I couldn’t imagine giving possibly 40% of my hard work to a software 

Consider if it will truly benefit your tax position, liability protection, or asset management, or if it will just add unnecessary paperwork.If you’re in a state like California, keep in mind that you’ll have to pay $800 annually to the Franchise Tax Board, file a periodic Statement of Information (SOI), and submit a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report.It’s a good idea to consult a real estate attorney to ensure you’re making the best decision for your specific needs.

Do you use software?

Totally doable if that sounds like something you're willing to do.If you were looking to go that route, I'd recommend getting a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to keep track of leads and follow-ups.

Also using dynamic software pricing can help increase revenue. 

Is the Turbo Tax software a reliable option for doing taxes that include real estate investments, out of state, personal?

I built this pricing engine as a good way for people to keep tabs on where DSCR rates are at for any given scenario without having to submit any personal details.  

We are currently in the final stages of an AI driven software that is going to essentially allow us to manage co-living properties effectively, without any of the staff or operations typically needed by rental properties.

There is a seller right now that I have submitted an offer for a client, and the HML is foreclosing on the seller since they are up at their timeframe and they have to sell below the profit line for the seller and also below how much she spent on the rehab..