Hey Gerrick - I suggest using https://www.getchalet.com/ as that is their sole purpose.

I checked out neighborhoodscout.com but I am wondering what good competitors are out there, and if there are any free (or lower cost) alternatives.

I have a Google Sheet that I'm using to track different elements of the project but I'm wondering if folks have success using other software that they can share with me?

@Nick Graziose wow, and they didn't offer any suggestions on improving the battery life? 

Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? 

I was going to suggest the same thing as Robert.

Once you feel you've built a strong team with your first property and have solid systems in place, I would then start buying more aggressively and taking on bigger projects.I suggest reading this BP article on the core 4.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

We have one 2200 sqft story house and I wonder if putting the same LVP throughout the whole house will make it "monotonous" (or otherwise unappealing).Also can you advise on using LVP (waterproof, not water resilient) in kitchen and bathrooms?

I suggest becoming a multifamily agent/broker.

Great part of the county and wonderful people!