I have to pay a monthly fee even if I don't do any tenant screening, but the platform also allows me to collect rent online and I don't believe they actually hold the money, unlike some other companies that have held, (and lost!)

There are online sites for landlords (such as BiggerPockets) and online sites for renters (Google "apartment ratings" and pretend you are a renter looking for a place to live).

Leasing was getting run off a bad website and Google Ad words and not through other online sites.This just underscores the importance of organization and clear record keeping in buy and hold real estate.

Go hunting - but not where most people look (online), best of luck.

@Catherine Stevenson I have previously dealt with unresponsive property management and contractors and have found that it is better off going your separate ways as soon as possible no matter what the loss, it is often better to cut ties right away. 

Since last year I've participated in 5+ auctions- a mix between live and online and been successful at two of them (two liens, one deed). 

I have watched many podcasts and have attended online webinars, and am curious to any information that could be offered regarding how the calculations are actually done behind the bigger pocket rent calculators here on the website?

I don't have any plans to work as a real estate agent, I want the license solely to help with my investing.My problem is, North Carolina doesn't allow you to take the pre licensure course online.

You should check how long Bayonne didn't do a re-evaluation for that matter and be prepared (depending on your neighborhood) to have doubled amount of taxes. 

I don’t do enough business for this to really matter.