No fussy features like marble countertops that stain easily or other house systems that require upkeep like water softener systems and similar. 

The RE Market still seems to be going strong as rental rates and appreciation continue to rise, but wages, unemployment and job growth seem to be below country averages. 

There are some softwares out there that are inexpensive and are specifically designed for small portfolios.When you add in the online rent collection and tracking of expenses and some other features they are almost always worth the cost in my opinion.

When I say free, the bread and better is free but there are side features that cost extra. 

Hoboken has the lowest unemployment rate in the entire state.

There can be a lot to sift through on all these products I'm bombarded with daily and they have their special features.  

I'm unemployed with no savings so I will have to be creative in my first few deals, but have a lot of relatives who are successful real estate investors who I plan to connect with once I know my ROIs from my PMIs.PLAN: Right now I'm jumping head first into the BP Course.

:)Yes, spot on, fresh water access was a critical feature for the FoxConn plant, for local and not-so local communities - and it will become increasingly relevant in the future! 

I can rent the same house to a market rate tenant in 3 days or less, so there's no reason for me to absorb the extra vacancy cost.My recommendation to you is use the Search feature on this forum and talk to local land lords who have participated in the program(s) you want to get involved in. 

I like the search features: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search