I'm in the process of purchasing my first rental (verbal agreement submitted this weekend, hoping to finalize Monday).

Unsure in your state, but the MLS's I am aware of are tightening restrictions on "assistants" using MLS...an unlicensed individual is not permitted the same liberties, like managing property, submitting offers, or showing properties...and violations may lead to loss of licensure...just be careful3.

No matter what software program you purchase, you have to learn how to use it.  

Thank you @Kathryn Dillon  @Zack Scheer @Kenneth Garrett , any advice on  (1) what software you use to screen the potential tenants, criminal history etc. (2) any website to manage lease applicationThanks again for your valuable advice

That said, I've read some situations where if the property you're looking to buy already has tenants living in it then you can submit the lease agreements to your lender and you can use the rents as part of your income to cover the mortgage.

Since my name is on the loan, how does this work once I have submitted a Quit Claim Deed?

So I currently have one rental property.  It is under my name and not an LLC, but I plan to create an LLC and quit-claim it very soon (any advise on this would be greatly appreciated).I have been using my personal che...

If they had damages that high they should have submitted that to their insurance company.

The software is a little weird first time through but you can upload your list, customize their postcards (or whatever you want to send), and then have them mail for you either first class or second (depending on what you want to pay).If you start reading different posts on the topic you'll find there are a wide variety of mail pieces that people use.

I am a Web Developer / Software Engineer by trade, and have recently taken an interest in real estate.