Michael Gessner none to be honest I just been taking online classes.

What are some online websites/ software platforms for RE portfolio managing?

For the most part, if it is reasonable for the rental it is deductible (technically the rule is ordinary and necessary, but for practical purposes it is that the expense is reasonable).

Practice helps with that.  :-)Also, you didn't ask, but I have another piece of advice, before buying anything, check the flood plains and don't buy a "down house"--a house where the property slopes toward the house as you'll always have water problems.Good luck!

I found practice exams really helped me prepare for it. 

California is a consumer state, so my guess is that the rules/laws are as liberal as they get in favor of the owner.As you stated, the lender doesn't HAVE to do anything, but I would think it'd be worth a call to the lender to discuss loan modification and/or document the process by going online and completing their form. 

Honestly man most of those companies, they make more money then they do on there real estate portfolios, and they use on online platform and you have a "coach" who has very basic knowledge. 

From a practical standpoint, while YOU can't assign your purchase, there is nothing to stop the seller from obtaining a new buyer, your friend.

I need some advice on online rent payment collection services.

I purchased BiggerPockets Pro so that I could do the analysis of properties I have found online and with the help of a real estate broker, and I even made my first unsuccessful offer to puchase a property.