All Homevestor franchisees are good at generating leads (they have an excellent marketing template) but like most wholesalers they generally stink at any "after sale" service like helping with tenants, repairs etc.

I'd like a systematic way, that's more efficient than my current excel sheet, to ensure I'm following up weekly with the same people while keeping notes etc.

Here is an excellent article on housing market expectations on appreciation from one of the world's top investment banking firms Goldman Sachs: What are some of the big differences you’re seeing among US regions?"

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of excellent spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.

I think at this point two years later he has quite a bit of reviews but most of them are just reviews of the program not saying how much money they've made using it but I would like to know how much the fee he was asking for the course is I'm interested in taking it because he does have some excellent information and 30 years experience

These are just a few items that may not necessarily jump out to you in your excel spreadsheet but are often realities of owning a condo. 

Having said that, I renewed my excellent tenants with increases to make sure I’m as close to market as I can be -knowing that future increases will be limited.

I have $30 k in savings, no auto or student loans and excellent credit.

Unfortunately most investors believe their excel spreadsheet will provide all the answers but I recommend combining your pro-forma with a greater emphasis on physical interaction with the properties and more importantly neighborhoods where you decide to invest.

Hes a biggerpockets member and excellent agent.