As a mortgage lender, I use my personal real estate investing as a way to connect with others looking to get started, and it works out in a mutually beneficial way.

You just didn't talk to the right person.#1. 

Do you want to personally live in a small town vs a major metro?

That's why I'm looking at Baselane now (which is free), and possibley Quicken for Biz & Personal (which is $6/mo).

I love board games, but I don't have the personality for inviting others, particularly strangers.

Does anyone have personal experience with either of these?

SCR 1-4 units and Town Homes 20% down for an experienced investor, 25% down for new investors.  

Hi MikeAre your properties held in your personal name of an LLC? 

This means that you will probably need to pay registration and filing fees in at least 2 states if you don’t buy CA property as a CA resident.Any lawsuits should be limited to the assets of the LLC and not your personal assets (assuming you run the LLC appropriately and the corporate veil is not pierced, some debate as to SMLLC).

In my state after the court and estate nominate a personal representative to administer the estate the court issues them letters of authority.