Even if a software is free or cheap, it's the time investment getting things set up and then tweaking it for the first few months that is the real "spend".

Most real estate investors fight over the same overpriced, outdated properties—when they could be building for less and making more.I’ve been in development for years, and I can tell you firsthand: new construction is one of the most overlooked ways to generate six-figure profits.Here’s why:Build for WAY less than market valueSkip bidding wars and competitionRent or sell brand-new properties at top dollarYet, most investors avoid new builds because they think it’s too expensive, complicated, or risky.

My advice is get a real estate agent who is also an investor, make sure to walk the properties yourself (if that means flying into town that couple of days and flight cost may save you tens of thousands, the number of out of state investors I have met who are up **** creek without a paddle are numerous)  and run your numbers forward backward side to side for every strategy. do you have a back up plan to your back up plan? 

Im looking for some local investor meet ups/real estate exchange in the Fort Worth area.

https://www.gobankingrates.com/investing/real-estate/housing-markets-where-prices-falling-ahead-of-spring-selling-season/

I owned real estate before but lost it all in the GFC. 

page=1&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Transactional:%20topic_notification&utm_content=Transactional#p5535505https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ZacharyCole/referencesHere are my interviews on the BP podcast:Podcast Episode #847 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-847Podcast Episode #994 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-994Podcast Episode #626 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-626I'll be happy to answer any additional questions you have so reach out at any point in time.

To me that's real Private Money. 

So not a "real" corporation.

Quote from @Andrew Kubik: House-hacking is a great way to get into real estate.