In my opinion, anything that's not QuickBooks or Xero is just a watered down accounting software.I made a video about this on my YouTube channel, BP isn't letting me share it but PM me and I can send you the link

There are also some good videos on youtube on how to use it properly.

They read all about investing here on BP - a lot of the content, videos and books were created based on 2015-2020 time frame, and it's not the same anymore.

I been watching some videos where the get a 5% down with FHA loan but I don't think I would qualify.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Lots of very useful videos on CRM and these tools.   

You can do video walk throughs and use 360 panoramic views along with visiting the property if out of state.

After reading so much in these forums and watching videos of people who have dived into real estate, it's pretty amazing what can be accomplished in 5 years! 

Right now I am flooding my mind with books, blogs, videos and conferences, trying to learn as much as I can.  

While changes are normal, communication and transparency is needed throughout the process.Since you paid for the appraisal, you could seek a new lender that can give you more clarity and possibly better loan terms.I am in the Fort Worth area as well and I can provide you some reputable local lenders to can assist.